SINCE 1828
diphasic
adjective
di·pha·sic
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Definition of diphasic
: having two phases
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diphasic
adjective
di·pha·sic
| \ (ˈ)dī-ˈfā-zik
\
\
Medical Definition of diphasic
: having two phases: as
a
: exhibiting a stage of stimulation followed by a stage of depression or vice versa
the diphasic action of certain drugs
b
: relating to or being a record of a nerve impulse that is negative and positive
a diphasic action potential
— compare monophasic sense 1, polyphasic sense 1
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