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potential adjective accessible, achievable, allowed, anticipated, attainable, concealed, covert, doable, dormant, expected, feasible, future, imaginable, latent, likely, obtainable, performable, permissible, permitted, possible, potentialis, practicable, thinkable, unapparent, undetected, undisclosed, undiscovered, unexposed, unexpressed, unseen, workable
Associated concepts: potential existence, potential interest

potential noun ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, chance, competence, dormant energy, endowment, force, latent power, might, mightiness, possibility, possibleness, potency, potentialis, power, powerfulness, practicability, proficiency, promise, prospect, puissance, qualification, skill, strength, talent, workability
Associated concepts: potential damages, potential loss

See also: chance, constructive, likelihood, possibility, possible, prospective, viable, virtual

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The nonthermal mechanical characteristics of ultrasound also can enhance drug diffusion by oscillating the cells at high speed, changing the resting potential of the cell membrane and potentially disrupting the cell membrane of some of the cells in the area.

Phonophoresis versus topical application of ketoprofen: comparison ... by Vanderstraeten, Guy / Physical Therapy

This current of injury may arise either from a change in the cellular resting potential (diastolic current) or from an unopposed current flowing from the injured area during systole (systolic current) (Fisch 1997).

Inhalation of concentrated ambient air particles exacerbates ... by Verrier, Richard L. / Environmental Health Perspectives

The mechanical characteristics of the sound wave also enhance drug diffusion by oscillating the cells at high speed, changing the resting potential of the cell membrane and potentially disrupting the cell membrane of some of the cells in the area.

The use of ultrasound as an enhancer for transcutaneous drug ... by Byl, Nancy N. / Physical Therapy

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