Depolarizers

/ˌdiːˈpoʊləraɪzərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of depolarizer; multiple agents or substances that remove electrical polarity from cells or systems.

Etymology

From depolarizer + -s plural. American English variant of depolarisers.

Kelly Says

Different depolarizers work on different tissues—some affect nerve cells, others muscle cells—which is why anaesthesiologists have to choose carefully which one to use for different procedures!

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