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long–term potentiation
noun
Definition of LONG-TERM POTENTIATION
: a long-lasting strengthening of the response of a postsynaptic nerve cell to stimulation across the synapse that occurs with repeated stimulation and is thought to be related to learning and long-term memory —abbreviation LTP
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First Known Use of LONG-TERM POTENTIATION
1984
Medical Dictionary
long–term potentiation
noun
Medical Definition of LONG–TERM POTENTIATION
: a long-lasting strengthening of the response of a postsynaptic nerve cell to stimulation across the synapse that occurs with repeated stimulation and is thought to be related to learning and long-term memory—abbreviation LTP
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