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electrophysiology

 

[ ɪˌlɛk.trəʊˌfɪz.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science field

Electrophysiology is the branch of physiology that studies the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. It encompasses the examination of the electrical activities within cells and the effects of different stimuli on these activities. This field is essential for understanding various bodily functions, particularly in the heart and nervous system.

Synonyms

bioelectrophysiology, cardiac electrophysiology

Examples of usage

  • Electrophysiology provides insights into heart rhythm disorders.
  • Researchers in electrophysiology investigate nerve signal transmission.
  • Electrophysiology is crucial for developing cardiac treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrophysiology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eletrofisiologia

🇮🇳 इलेक्ट्रोफिजियोलॉजी

🇩🇪 Elektrophysiologie

🇮🇩 elektrofisiologi

🇺🇦 електрофізіологія

🇵🇱 elektrofizjologia

🇯🇵 電気生理学

🇫🇷 électrophysiologie

🇪🇸 electrofisiología

🇹🇷 elektrofizyoloji

🇰🇷 전기생리학

🇸🇦 علم الفسيولوجيا الكهربائية

🇨🇿 elektrofyzilogie

🇸🇰 elektrofyziológia

🇨🇳 电生理学

🇸🇮 elektrofiziologija

🇮🇸 rafmagnsfræði

🇰🇿 электрофизиология

🇬🇪 ელექტროფიზიოლოგია

🇦🇿 elektrofiziologiya

🇲🇽 electrofisiología

Etymology

The term 'electrophysiology' is derived from three Greek words: 'electro,' meaning 'electric' (from 'ēlektron,' meaning amber, which is known for static electricity), 'physio,' which pertains to nature or physiology, and 'logy,' meaning 'the study of.' This term began to be used in the early 20th century as medical and biological sciences started to recognize the significance of electrical activity in cells. The combination of these concepts highlights how electrical phenomena are fundamental to physiological processes. As technology advanced, particularly in the fields of cardiology and neuroscience, electrophysiology blossomed into a specialized field, integrating medical research with engineering principles to explore and manipulate the electrical functions of cells.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,552 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.