interstimulus

adjective

in·​ter·​stim·​u·​lus ˌin-tər-ˈstim-yə-ləs How to pronounce interstimulus (audio)
: relating to or being the interval between the presentation of two discrete stimuli
an interstimulus interval of one minute

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interstimulus was in 1926

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“Interstimulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstimulus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

interstimulus

adjective
in·​ter·​stim·​u·​lus ˌint-ər-ˈstim-yə-ləs How to pronounce interstimulus (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the interval between the presentation of two discrete stimuli
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