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ephaptic transmission |
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ephaptic transmission [ifap′tik] the passage of a neural impulse from one nerve fiber, axon, or dendrite to another through the membranes. The mechanism may be a factor in epileptic seizures. Compare synaptic transmission. 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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The theory of ephaptic transmission seems to be a very appealing explanatory pathophysiologic mechanism of low back pain and radicular symptomatology in these patients. |
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