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supraliminal

[soo″prah-lim´ĭ-nal]

above the threshold of sensation.

su·pra·lim·i·nal

(sū'pră-lim'i-năl),

More than just perceptible; above the threshhold for conscious awareness. Compare: subliminal.

[supra- + L. limen, threshold]

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supraliminal

(so͞o′prə-lĭm′ə-nəl)

adj.

Being above the threshold of consciousness or of sensation. Used of stimuli.

su·pra·lim·i·nal

(sū'pră-lim'i-năl)

More than just perceptible; above the threshhold for conscious awareness.
Compare: subliminal

[supra- + L. limen, threshold]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

su·pra·lim·i·nal

(sū'pră-lim'i-năl)

More than just perceptible; above the threshhold for conscious awareness.

[supra- + L. limen, threshold]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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