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depolarization

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

noun

The process or state of becoming less polarized, or the reversal of polarization in a cell or tissue. In neuroscience, depolarization is the process by which a neuron becomes less negatively charged, leading to the generation of an action potential.

Example

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

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