afterhyperpolarization

English

Etymology

after- +‎ hyperpolarization

Noun

afterhyperpolarization (countable and uncountable, plural afterhyperpolarizations)

1. The hyperpolarizing phase of a neuron's action potential.
   • 2015, Timur A. Mavlyutov et al., “Role of the Sigma-1 receptor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)”, in Journal of pharmacological sciences‎^[1], volume 127, →DOI:

     In sigma-1 KO animals, a reduced afterhyperpolarization results in a higher firing frequency and a stronger muscle contraction.