'Catelectrotonus' definitions:

Definition of 'Catelectrotonus'

From: GCIDE

Catelectrotonus \Cat`e*lec*trot"o*nus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? down + ? (see Electro-) + ? tone.] (Physics) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it. [1913 Webster]