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