Definition

In a way that is opposite to the usual direction or order.

Example

The signals traveled antidromically, creating a unique pattern in the experiment.

Conversation

Did you know that some nerve signals travel antidromically?

Really? I thought they only went one way.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how the body works in such complex ways, right?

Absolutely! Biology is full of surprises like that.

Root Explanation

Antidromically → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "dromos" (from Greek, meaning running or course) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that occurs in a direction opposite to the usual or expected course.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'dromos' meaning running — this helps you remember that 'antidromically' refers to something running in the opposite direction.

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