sal·ta·to·ry (s l t -tôr  , sôl-)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or adapted for leaping or dancing. 2. Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, gradual transitions. |
saltatory
pertaining to or emanating from saltation.
saltatory conduction
the leaping action transfer of electric potential from node of Ranvier to node of Ranvier along a medullated nerve fiber instead of a steady flow along the length of the nerve.
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