microelectrode
/ˌmaɪkroʊɪˈlɛktroʊd/
noun
- A very small electrode used to measure electrical activity in tiny areas, such as in a single cell or nerve.
- Microelectrodes are essential tools for studying how brain cells communicate.
- Inserting a microelectrode into the cell requires a steady hand and precise equipment.
- The scientist used a microelectrode to record signals from a single neuron.