"ephaptic" meaning in All languages combined

See ephaptic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: epi- + haptic? Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|epi|haptic}} epi- + haptic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ephaptic (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to a form of communication within the nervous system involving the coupling of adjacent (touching) nerve fibers caused by the exchange of ions between the cells, or as a result of local electrical fields, but distinct from direct communication systems such as synapses. Wikipedia link: Ephaptic coupling Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-ephaptic-en-adj-hTtKPW78 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with epi-

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