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Electrotonus
(gcide) | Electrotonus \E`lec*trot"o*nus\, n. [NL., fr. combining form
electro- + Gr. ? tension.] (Physiol.)
The modified condition of a nerve, when a constant current of
electricity passes through any part of it. See
Anelectrotonus, and Catelectrotonus.
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Anelectrotonus
(gcide) | Anelectrotonus \An`e*lec*trot"o*nus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? up + E.
electrotonus.] (Physiol.)
The condition of decreased irritability of a nerve in the
region of the positive electrode or anode on the passage of a
current of electricity through it. --Foster.
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Catelectrotonus
(gcide) | Catelectrotonus \Cat`e*lec*trot"o*nus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? 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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