recidivism

n. relapse. The term typically denotes the repetition of delinquent or criminal behavior, especially in the case of a habitual criminal, or repeat offender, who has been convicted multiple times. —recidivist n., adj. —recidivistic adj.

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May 4th 2024

membrane potential

a difference in electric potential across a membrane, especially the plasma membrane of a cell. At rest, the membrane potential intracellularly is usually negative; that is, the inside of a cell membrane is comparatively negative versus the outside. See also resting potential.