conduction

(kon-duk’shun) (L. conductio). The transfer of sound-waves, heat, nerve influence, or electridty. aé@rial c., the of sound waves to the ear through the air. aérotym- Panal c., the conduction of sound to the sensorium through the air and tympanum. avalanche c., the conduction of nerve-currents which takes place when the terminals of one neuron come in contact with the bodies of several neurons. bone-c., the conduction of sound to the sensorium through the bones of the skull. osteotympanic ©. Same as bone-c. conductor (kon-duk’tor) [L.]. 1. A substance or Part that po e es,conductivity. 2. A grooved director for surgeons’ use. condurangin (kon-du-rang’gin). Either of two Poisonous glucosids from condurango.