rheobasic

/ˌriːoʊˈbeɪsɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the properties of a rheobase (the minimum electric current needed to stimulate tissue).
    • Researchers studied the rheobasic properties of the nerve cells.
    • A rheobasic measurement helps determine nerve health.
    • The rheobasic current was too weak to trigger a response.
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