Definition for Polarized
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1. In cell biology, refers to cells that have different sides, such as the apical and basal sides of epithelial cells. 2. In neuroscience, refers to the electrical gradient across the membrane. A neuron with a large electrical gradient across its plasma membrane is said to be highly polarized.
