electrotonus

noun

elec·​trot·​o·​nus i-ˌlek-ˈträ-tə-nəs 

: the altered sensitivity of a nerve when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

electrotonus

noun

elec·​trot·​o·​nus i-ˌlek-ˈträt-ᵊn-əs 

: the altered sensitivity of a nerve when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it