Mesh term Chronaxy
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Electrophysiological Phenomena
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Description
The shortest duration of an electrical stimulus where the threshold amplitude is twice the rheobase - the minimum required for eliciting an ACTION POTENTIAL at any time period. It is a measure of the excitability of nerve or muscle tissue, and is characteristic of types and/or condition of the nerve or muscle cells in the tissue.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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