arousals
- plural of arousal.
Example Sentences
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In a new Science Advances paper Bartsch proposes an innovative hypothesis that spontaneous arousals are due to random electrical activity in a specific set of neurons in the brain—aptly named the wake-promoting neurons.
From Scientific American • May 1, 2018
Although they may be disruptive to parents, spontaneous arousals could help save a baby’s life.
From Scientific American • May 1, 2018
In a stark departure from Freudian orthodoxy, Solms argues that what Freud said constituted the id — arousals, instincts and drives — are instead conscious states, readily accessible to observation.
From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2015
Breathing stoppages literally suction up your stomach juices into your throat, causing more swelling and inflammation, causing more obstructions and arousals.
From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2010
Confusional arousals: People may be agitated, aggressive and unable to waken fully, talk clearly or respond to questions.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2010
