membrane potential

noun

: the potential difference between the interior of a cell and the interstitial fluid beyond the membrane see inhibitory postsynaptic potential

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“Membrane potential.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/membrane%20potential. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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