depolarization

• Процесс, включающий потерю или уменьшение полярности или поляризации, часто относящийся к изменению электрического заряда через клеточную мембрану.

A process involving the loss or reduction of polarity or polarization, often referring to a change in electrical charge across a cell membrane.

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1. Loss of polarityC1formalscientific

   The process by which the electrical charge across a cell membrane becomes less negative, reducing the difference in charge between the inside and outside of the cell.

   Потеря полярности

   • Depolarization of the neuron triggers an action potential.
   • The influx of sodium ions causes membrane depolarization.
   • Cardiac muscle depolarization is essential for a heartbeat.