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absolute refractory period

absolute refractory period The absolute refractory period is the brief time after an action potential when a cell membrane is temporarily unable to respond to any new stimulus.

The absolute refractory period is the brief time after an action potential when a cell membrane is temporarily unable to respond to any new stimulus. During this phase, no stimulus can trigger another response as the membrane returns toward its resting, excitable state.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Refractory Period, Electrophysiological” (D012032).
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