katelectrotonus
The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the negative…The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the negative electrode or cathode on the passage of a current of electricity through it.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the negative electrode or cathode on the passage of a current of electricity through it.
Origin
From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”) + English electrotonus.From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”) + English electrotonus.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable