UNIPOLAR STIMULATION
\jˌuːnɪpˈə͡ʊlə stˌɪmjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \jˌuːnɪpˈəʊlə stˌɪmjʊlˈeɪʃən], \j_ˌuː_n_ɪ_p_ˈəʊ_l_ə s_t_ˌɪ_m_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The stimulus to a nerve effected by the application of a single electrode of an induction apparatus; the other, much larger electrode being applied to some distant part. [Lat.]
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The name applied to a mode of electrical stimulation in which only one pole or electrode is applied to the point to be stimulated. The other pole (indifferent electrode) is of large size and is applied to some distant part of the body. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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