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GO: Biological Process

hyperpolarization of postsynaptic membrane

Term ID
GO:0098818
Synonyms
Definition
A process that hyerpolarizes a postsynaptic membrane relative to its resting potential. This has an inhibitory effect on the post-synaptic cell, moving the membrane potential away from the firing threshold.
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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