Definition of Action potential

1. Noun. The local voltage change across the cell wall as a nerve impulse is transmitted.

Generic synonyms: Impulse, Nerve Impulse, Nervous Impulse, Neural Impulse

Definition of Action potential

1. Noun. A short term change in the electrical potential that travels along a cell such as a nerve or muscle fiber. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Action potential

1. The sequential, electrochemical polarization and depolarisation that travels across the membrane of a nerve cell (neuron) in response to stimulation (touch, pain, cold, etc.) (09 Oct 1997)

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