hyperpolarize

hyperpolarize definition - medical

hy·per·po·lar·ize (hīˌpər-pōˈlə-rīzˌ)

verb
To cause an increase in polarity, as across a cell membrane.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌper·poˌlar·i·zaˈtion (-pōˌlər-ĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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