all–or–none

adjective \ˌȯl-ər-ˈnən\

Definition of ALL-OR-NONE

: marked either by entire or complete operation or effect or by none at all <all–or–none response of a nerve cell>

1900

Medical Dictionary

adjective \ˌȯ-lər-ˈnən\

: marked either by complete operation or effect or by none at all <all–or–none response of a nerve cell>

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