Depolarizer

/ˌdiːˈpoʊləraɪzər/ noun

Definition

American spelling; an agent or substance that causes depolarisation of a cell membrane or electrical system.

Etymology

From depolarize + -er; American English variant of depolariser.

Kelly Says

In medical anaesthesia, depolarisers (or depolarizers) like succinylcholine are fascinating—they work by mimicking natural signals so perfectly that muscles stay confused and paralysed!

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