membrane hyperpolarization

Term ID

GO:0060081

Synonyms

Definition

The process in which membrane potential increases with respect to its steady-state potential, usually from negative potential to a more negative potential. For example, during the repolarization phase of an action potential the membrane potential often becomes more negative or hyperpolarized before returning to the steady-state resting potential.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO