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antidromic

[ an-ti-drom-ik ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈdrɒm ɪk /
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adjective Physiology.
conducting nerve impulses in a direction opposite to the usual one.
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Origin of antidromic

First recorded in 1905–10; anti- + -drome + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM antidromic

an·ti·drom·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby antidromic

antidisestablishmentarianism, antidiuretic, antidiuretic hormone, antidoron, antidote, antidromic, antidrug, antidumping, antidune, antielectron, antiemetic
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British Dictionary definitions for antidromic

antidromic
/ (ˌæntɪˈdrɒmɪk) /
adjective
(of nerve fibres) conducting nerve impulses in a direction opposite to normal

Word Origin for antidromic

from anti- + Greek dromos course
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