hyperpolarize

[ hahy-per-poh-luh-rahyz ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz /
Physiology

verb (used with object), hy·per·po·lar·ized, hy·per·po·lar·iz·ing.

to increase the difference in electric potential across (a cell membrane).

verb (used without object), hy·per·po·lar·ized, hy·per·po·lar·iz·ing.

to undergo such an increase.
Also especially British, hy·per·po·lar·ise.

Origin of hyperpolarize

First recorded in 1945–50; hyper- + polarize

OTHER WORDS FROM hyperpolarize

hy·per·po·lar·i·za·tion, noun

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Medical definitions for hyperpolarize

hyperpolarize
[ hī′pər-pō′lə-rīz′ ]

v.

To cause an increase in polarity, as across a cell membrane.

Other words from hyperpolarize

hy′per•po′lar•i•za′tion (-pō′lər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.