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noun
the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biotechnology, engineering, medicine, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English poration English electroporation From electro- + poration.
