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electrotonus

[ ih-lek-trot-n-uhs, ee-lek- ]

noun

, Physiology.
  1. the altered state of a nerve during the passage of an electric current through it.

electrotonus

/ ɪlɛkˈtrɒtənəs; ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈtɒnɪk; ˌiːlɛk- /

noun

  1. physiol the change in the state of irritability and conductivity of a nerve or muscle caused by the passage of an electric current

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Derived Forms

  • electrotonic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • e·lec·tro·ton·ic [ih-lek-tr, uh, -, ton, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of electrotonus1

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; electro-, tonus

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Word History and Origins

Origin of electrotonus1

C19: from New Latin, from electro- + Latin tonus tone

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