electrophysiology

[ ih-lek-troh-fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ɪˌlɛk troʊˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of physiology dealing with the electric phenomena associated with the body and its functions.

Nearby words

electrophorese, electrophoresis, electrophorus, electrophotography, electrophrenic respiration, electrophysiology, electroplaque, electroplate, electroplating, electropolish, electropositive

Origin of electrophysiology

First recorded in 1880–85; electro- + physiology

Related forms

e·lec·tro·phys·i·o·log·i·cal

[ih-lek-troh-fiz-ee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ɪˌlɛk troʊˌfɪz i əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, e·lec·tro·phys·i·o·log·ic, adjectivee·lec·tro·phys·i·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbe·lec·tro·phys·i·ol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for electrophysiology

electrophysiology

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medical science concerned with the electrical activity associated with bodily processes

Derived Forms

electrophysiological, adjectiveelectrophysiologist, noun

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