stimulation
sti·mu·la·tion
noun
2.
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
3.
(physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
4.
mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse
Origin
From Latin stimulātiō. Morphologically stimulate + -ion.
Phrases
- deep brain stimulation
- digital stimulation
- interferential stimulation
- transcranial direct current stimulation
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