hyperpolarize
/ˌhaɪpərˈpoʊləraɪz/
verb
- To cause a cell's membrane potential to become more negative than its resting potential, making it less likely to fire an electrical signal.
- Certain neurons hyperpolarize when exposed to inhibitory neurotransmitters.
- In the lab, scientists used electrodes to hyperpolarize the nerve cell and study its response.
- The drug can hyperpolarize heart muscle cells, reducing abnormal electrical activity.
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