Dictionary
diphasic
adjective di·pha·sic \(ˌ)dī-ˈfā-zik\
Definition of DIPHASIC
: having two phases
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First Known Use of DIPHASIC
1881
Medical Dictionary
diphasic
adjective di·pha·sic \(ˈ)dī-ˈfā-zik\
Medical Definition of DIPHASIC
: having two phases: as a : exhibiting a stage of stimulation followed by a stage of depression or vice versa <the diphasic action of certain drugs> b : relating to or being a record of a nerve impulse that is negative and positive <a diphasic action potential>—compare monophasic 1, polyphasic 1
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