• (n.) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it.
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<physiology> The changes in excitability and conductivity in a nerve or muscle in the neighborhood of the cathode during the passage of a constant electric current. ... Origin: cathode + electrotonus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Cat`e·lec·trot'o·nus noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... down + ... (see
Electro- ) + ... tone.]
(Physics) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kat′ē-lek-trot′ō-nŭs Definitions: 1. The changes in excitability and conductivity in a nerve or muscle in the neighborhood of the cathode during the passage of a constant electric current.
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