poststimulation

adjective

post·​stim·​u·​la·​tion ˌpōst-ˌstim-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce poststimulation (audio)
: occurring or existing after stimulation
poststimulation neural activity
Synaptic strength only partially recovered during the poststimulation period.
The poststimulation increase of blood flow was high.

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poststimulation was in 1915

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“Poststimulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poststimulation. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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