Nerve conduction velocity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007832",
  "term": "Nerve conduction velocity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The speed at which an electrochemical signal, or action potential, travels along the axon of a neuron. This measurement reflects the functional integrity of a nerve fiber, with faster speeds indicating a healthier nerve. Nerve conduction velocity is typically measured in meters per second (m/s) and is faster in myelinated nerve fibers compared to unmyelinated ones.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nerve",
    "nerve fiber"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 886 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nerve-conduction-velocity/"
}