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1. (n.) electrotonus
the altered state of a nerve during the passage of an electric current through it.
Etymology: (1855–60)
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1. (noun) electrotonus
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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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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