C2 noun #146,905 most common

The period, after excitation, during which a membrane recovers its polarization and is not able to respond to a second stimulus.

refractory period in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The period, after excitation, during which a membrane recovers its polarization and is not able to respond to a second stimulus.
  • (noun) A recovery phase after orgasm, during which it is physiologically impossible for an individual to have additional orgasms.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The period, after excitation, during which a membrane recovers its polarization and is not able to respond to a second stimulus.
  2. 2
    noun A recovery phase after orgasm, during which it is physiologically impossible for an individual to have additional orgasms.
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