hyperpolarizing
/ˌhaɪpərˈpoʊləraɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing or relating to an increase in the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane, making the cell less likely to fire a signal.
- The hyperpolarizing current made the neuron less responsive to stimuli.
- Certain drugs have a hyperpolarizing effect on heart muscle cells.
- Hyperpolarizing signals in the retina help the eye adjust to bright light.