"anelectrotonus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From an- + electrotonus. Etymology templates: {{af|en|an-|electrotonus}} an- + electrotonus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anelectrotonus (uncountable)
  1. 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. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: anelectrotonic
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