saltatory

sal·ta·to·ry (slt-tôr, sôl-)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or adapted for leaping or dancing.

2. Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, gradual transitions.

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saltatory

pertaining to or emanating from saltation.

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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.