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chron·ax·ie

or  chron*axy  also  chron*ax*ia  npl  -ax*ies  also  -ax*ias  :  the minimum time required for excitation of a structure (as a nerve cell) by a constant electric current of twice the threshold voltage - compare RHEOBASE  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  chronicus 

 
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