Vocabulary Term Details

Stimuli

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulation)

Stimulation is the action of various agents (stimuli) on nerves, muscles, or a sensory end organ, by which activity is evoked; especially, the nervous impulse produced by various agents on nerves, or a sensory end organ, by which the part connected with the nerve is thrown into a state of activity. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Physiological stimulation
Stimulation

Approved Date
18-Jan-2013

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