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stimulate /stim·u·late/ (stim´u-lāt) to excite functional activity.
stim·u·late (stmy-lt)
v.
To arouse a body or a responsive structure to increased functional activity.

stimulate
[stim′yəlāt]
Etymology: L, stimulare, to incite
to excite, as in the process of increasing a vigorous functional activity.

stimulate [stim´u-lāt]
to excite functional activity in a part.

stimulate
to excite functional activity in a part.

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Q. Can some depression be treated with stimulantes in adults?? I was treated with dextroamphetimins in the 1970's. Why arent they used anymore? I know all of the things about addiction, so I dont need those answers. When the medication was used by me, it worked. My husband is suffereing from depression he has been given all of the "wonder" drugs No results. I hope someone can answer this for me, and for my husbands sake Thank You Shirley

A. I take a generic Adderall and find it to be very helpful.

Q. How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia. My aunt was suggested to go through TENS. Will that really help? How does a Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit help fibromyalgia?

A. ‘TENS’ units are prescribed for chronic pain sufferers and fibromyalgia patients. What is a tens unit? Tens stands for Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A tens unit is essentially a stimulation device consisting of electrodes that are attached to the skin, the unit itself, and a battery to provide current. A Tens unit uses electricity to block nerves from sending pain messages.

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