chronaxia

/krɒŋˈæksɪə, -ˈæksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

The minimum duration of an electric current required to stimulate a muscle or nerve; the minimum duration of an electric pulse required to produce a visible contraction of a muscle.

“The researcher studied the chronaxia of different species to understand their nervous system responses.”

Synonyms

  • excitation threshold
  • stimulation threshold

Antonyms

  • anesthesia
  • numbness