Chronaxy [chronaxie]
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- Terms
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Chronaxie
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D002907
Definition
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.
- DUI
- D002907 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0004446
- History note
- 70(65)
- Public note
- 70
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Occurrences in Medvik records
E
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
G
Phenomena and Processes