- refractory period (physiology)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- refractory period (physiology)
This term refers to the duration during which a cell or tissue is unable to respond to additional stimuli after being activated. This concept is often applied in the context of muscle contractions and nerve cell firing.
The heart muscle has a refractory period after contraction.
Neurons experience a refractory period after firing a signal.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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