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phasic — pha·sic fā zik adj 1) of, relating to, or of the nature of a phase: having phases 2) reacting rapidly and strongly to a stimulus but quickly adapting and having a short period of excitation <phasic receptors> pha·si·cal·ly zi k(ə )lē adv … Medical dictionary
phasic — ˈfāzik, zēk adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary phase (II) + ic : of, relating to, or of the nature of a phase : having phases : functioning by phases phasic alternation of excitability and inexcitability Encyc. Britannica … Useful english dictionary
Phasic receptor — A phasic receptor is a sensory receptor that returns to its resting potential even though the stimulus is still applied. The process by which the magnitude of the generator potential decreases, even when the stimulus is maintained, is called… … Wikipedia
Phasic transmitter — A phasic transmitter is a neurotransmitter that is released by the firing of a neuron.ee also*Tonic transmitter *Phasic receptor … Wikipedia
phasic arrhythmia — a form of sinus arrhythmia linked to the phases of respiration, the heart rate increasing with inhalation and decreasing with exhalation. Cf. nonphasic a. Phasic arrhythmia; the rhythm strip shows the heart rate increasing with inspiration and… … Medical dictionary
phasic — adjective see phase I … New Collegiate Dictionary
phasic — See adaptation … Dictionary of molecular biology
phasic — adjective a) Of, or related to phase b) Describing the discontinuous activity of excitable cells or tissues … Wiktionary
phasic — feɪzɪk adj. consisting of stages, consisting of phases … English contemporary dictionary
phasic — [ feɪzɪk] adjective relating to a phase or phases. ↘chiefly Physiology occurring in phases … English new terms dictionary
