stimulation
noun
the act of exciting a nerve, gland, etc., to its functional activity.
stimulations
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pluralof stimulation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That device sends mild electrical stimulations through the vagus nerve to the brain, sparking a release of chemicals like serotonin and dopamine which help us regulate our mood.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
It turned out that both were equally as sensitive to the strong stimulations.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2023
The results of the study show that hearing impairment is associated with regionally specific brain changes that may occur due to sensory deprivation and to the increased effort required to understand auditory processing stimulations.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2023
Knowing where to direct brain stimulations also does not resolve the question of what frequency to use, scientists said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
There is no doubt, further, that our waking life is constantly influenced by such trivial stimulations.
From The Story of the Mind by James Mark Baldwin
