repolarize
/riːˈpoʊləraɪz/
verb
- To restore a polarized state; to cause a cell or system to return to its resting electrical condition after depolarization.
- After the signal passes, the neuron begins to repolarize its membrane.
- Certain medications help nerve cells repolarize more quickly.
- The heart muscle needs time to repolarize before it can beat again.
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