REFRACTORY PERIOD
\ɹɪfɹˈaktəɹˌi pˈi͡əɹɪəd], \ɹɪfɹˈaktəɹˌi pˈiəɹɪəd], \ɹ_ɪ_f_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_d]\
Definitions of REFRACTORY PERIOD
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(neurology) the time after a neuron fires or a muscle fiber contracts during which a stimulus will not evoke a response
By Princeton University
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.