chronaxie
noun
ˈkrä-\
Definition of chronaxie
: the minimum time required for excitation of a structure (such as a neuron) by a constant electric current of twice the threshold voltage
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chronaxie
noun
ˈkrän-
\
also
chronaxia
\krō-ˈnak-sē-ə,
krə-,
krän-ˈak-
\
Medical Definition of chronaxie
: the minimum time required for excitation of a structure (as a nerve cell) by a constant electric current of twice the threshold voltage — compare rheobase
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