excitatory postsynaptic potential
[ ĭk-sī′tə-tôr′ē ]
n.
A local change in the depolarization produced in the postsynaptic neuronal membrane in response to an excitatory impulse; summation of these depolarizations can lead to discharge of an impulse by the neuron.
Words nearby excitatory postsynaptic potential
excitable area,
excitant,
excitation,
excitation wave,
excitative,
excitatory postsynaptic potential,
excite,
excited,
excited state,
excitement,
exciter