nerve impulse

noun Physiology.

a progressive wave of electric and chemical activity along a nerve fiber that stimulates or inhibits the action of a muscle, gland, or other nerve cell.

Origin of nerve impulse

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Examples from the Web for nerve impulse

Now, anything which starts this nerve-impulse is called the stimulus.
The Science of Human Nature|William Henry Pyle
The nerve-impulse thus aroused is conveyed to the brain, and there translated into sound.
Spirit and Music|H. Ernest Hunt
In human action it is evident that there is always a stimulus to start the nerve-impulse which causes the action.
The Science of Human Nature|William Henry Pyle
The nerve-impulse passing into the fibers of the muscles causes them to contract.
The Science of Human Nature|William Henry Pyle

It was said in the preceding chapter that when a muscle contracts, it must first receive a nerve-impulse.
The Science of Human Nature|William Henry Pyle

British Dictionary definitions for nerve impulse

nerve impulse

noun

the electrical wave transmitted along a nerve fibre, usually following stimulation of the nerve-cell bodySee also action potential

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Medicine definitions for nerve impulse

nerve impulse

n.

A wave of physical and chemical excitation that moves along a nerve fiber in response to a stimulus.

nerve impulse

noun Physiology.

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