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depolarisation

/dɪˌpɒlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does depolarisation mean?

noun

The process or state of becoming less polarized, or the reversal of polarization in a molecule or cell. In medicine, depolarisation can refer to the loss of the normal electrical charge across a cell membrane, often leading to muscle contraction.

Example

"The researcher studied the effects of depolarisation on the neural activity of the brain."

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