excitatory


ex·cit·ato·ry

adj \ik-ˈsī-tə-ˌtr-ē\

Definition of EXCITATORY

: exhibiting, resulting from, related to, or producing excitement or excitation <excitatory nerve fibers>

First Known Use of EXCITATORY

1803

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