Refractory Period Definition

noun

(biology) The period, after excitation, during which a membrane recovers it polarization and is not able to respond to a second stimulus.

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A recovery phase after orgasm during which it is physiologically impossible for an individual to have additional orgasms.

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Other Word Forms of Refractory Period

Noun

Singular:
refractory period
Plural:
refractory periods

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Words Starting With R and Ending With D

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