nerve impulse
(nerve-im-pulse)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A signal transmitted along a nerve fiber, consisting of a wave of electrical depolarization that reverses the potential difference across the nerve cell membranes.
Example Sentence
The nerve impulse travels quickly from the brain to the muscles, allowing for rapid movement.
More Example Sentences
Scientists study nerve impulses to understand how the nervous system communicates.
Synonyms
neural signal; action potential; electrical impulse
Antonyms
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