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temporal summation. See summation, def. 2. temporal 1. pertaining to the temple. Said of bones and muscles—see Tables 10 and 13. 2. pertaining to time; limited as to time; temporary. temporal distribution distribution of events or population in chronological time; a suitable scatter graph may reveal clusters that have epidemiological significance. temporal lobe a long, tongue-shaped process constituting the lower lateral portion of the cerebral hemisphere. temporal summation occurs in the transmission of nerve impulses when a volley of impulses arrives at a synapse so that the duration of the impulses is briefer than the postsynaptic potential and their deliveries of transmitter are combined to create a larger than normal response. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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