Noun: depolarization dee,pow-lu-ru'zey-shun [N. Amer], dee,pow-lu-rI'zey-shun [Brit]
- A loss of polarity or polarization
"Depolarization of nerve cells is crucial for transmitting electrical signals";
- depolarisation [Brit]
Derived forms: depolarizations
Type of: change
Encyclopedia: Depolarization