Word: undershoot
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
shoot
Definition: The situation where a neuron's membrane potential falls below the normal resting potential.
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: shoot
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To feel a quick, darting pain; to throb in pain.