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catelectrotonus
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catelectrotonus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. down + (see Electro-) + tone.].
The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it. [1913 Webster]
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