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undershoot

noun verb

The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.

  2. An instance of undershooting.

verb

  1. To shoot not far enough or not well enough.

  2. To not go far enough when trying to reach a goal.

  3. (by extension) To underestimate.

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