afterdepolarization

noun

An abnormal depolarization of a cardiac myocyte, potentially leading to arrhythmia.

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Meanings

nounafterdepolarization (plural afterdepolarizations)

plural afterdepolarizations

  1. An abnormal depolarization of a cardiac myocyte, potentially leading to arrhythmia.

Origin

From after- + depolarization.

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APA

afterdepolarization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterdepolarization

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“afterdepolarization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterdepolarization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “afterdepolarization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterdepolarization.

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