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Definitions for electrotonus
ɪ lɛkˈtrɒt n əs, ˌi lɛk-elec·tro·tonus

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  1. electrotonusnoun

    The variation of the excitability and conductivity of a nerve or muscle as an electric current passes through it

Webster Dictionary

  1. Electrotonusnoun

    the modified condition of a nerve, when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it. See Anelectrotonus, and Catelectrotonus

  2. Etymology: [NL., fr. combining form electro- + Gr. tension.]

The Standard Electrical Dictionary

  1. Electrotonus

    An altered condition of functional activity occurring in a nerve subjected to the passage of an electric current. If the activity is decreased, which occurs near the anode, the state is one of anelectrotonus, if the activity is increased which occurs near the kathode the condition is one of kathelectrotonus.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of electrotonus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of electrotonus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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