# electroporation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˌlɛktɹoʊpɔˈɹeɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse

## Etymology
From electro- + poration.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/electroporation