microelectrode

n. an electrode with a tip no larger than a few micrometers in diameter that can be inserted into a single cell. In the microelectrode technique, used in studies of neurophysiology and disorders of the nervous system, intracellular microelectrodes with tips less than 1 μm in diameter are able to stimulate and record activity within a single neuron (single-cell or single-unit recording). Compare macroelectrode.

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October 18th 2024

shamanic trance

an altered state of consciousness as experienced by shamans in certain indigenous societies. It may be induced by hallucinogens; rhythmic dance, drumming, and music; suggestion; or similar means.