after-potential

A form of afterpotential — A small, transitory electrical potential that follows, and is dependent upon the main potential produced when a nerve is stimulated; seen as a small positive or negative spike on an oscillograph output.

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Meanings

nounafter-potential (plural after-potentials)

plural after-potentials

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of afterpotential.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “after-potential,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/after-potential.

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