repolarization
/riːˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of restoring a polarized state, especially in a cell or system after it has been depolarized.
- In neurons, repolarization happens quickly after an electrical signal passes.
- The doctor explained that repolarization of heart muscle cells is essential for a normal heartbeat.
- After the nerve fires, repolarization restores the electrical balance so it can fire again.
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