stimulation

stimulation /stim·u·la·tion/ (stim?u-la´shun) the act or process of stimulating; the condition of being stimulated.

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deep brain stimulation  (DBS) patient-controlled, continuous, high-frequency electrical stimulation of a specific area of the thalamus, globus pallidus, or subthalamic nucleus by means of an electrode implanted in the brain.

functional electrical stimulation  (FES) the application of an electric current by means of a prosthesis to stimulate and restore partial function to a muscle disabled by neurologic lesions.

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation  (TENS), transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TNS) electrical stimulation of nerves for relief of pain by delivering a current through the skin.

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stim·u·la·tion (stmy-lshn)

n.

1. Arousal of the body or of individual organs or other parts to increased functional activity.

2. The condition of being stimulated.

3. The application of a stimulus to a responsive structure, such as a nerve or muscle, regardless of whether the strength of the stimulus is sufficient to produce excitation.

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stimulation,

n 1. an increased functioning of protoplasm induced by an extracellular substance or agent.
2. the act of energizing or activating.

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stimulation

the act or process of stimulating; the condition of being stimulated.

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stimulation index

the ratio of the number of proliferating T lymphocytes present in a lymphocyte culture after exposure to antigen or mitogen to the total number of cells. It is determined by adding tritiated thymidine to the culture usually 3 to 5 days after stimulation. The radiolabel is incorporated into DNA of those cells that are stimulated to divide.