adj :  having two phases: as  a  :  exhibiting a stage of stimulation followed by a stage of depression or vice versa <the action of certain drugs>   b  :  relating to or being a record of a nerve impulse that is negative and positive <a action potential>  - compare MONOPHASIC1 POLYPHASIC1   .
 
 
 
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