Definition of Stimulus
Stimulus
stim·u·lus
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that rouses activity in someone or something;
e.g. The rise of this global pandemic will provide a stimulus to research more infectious diseases and mitigation tactics.
(noun)
an agent that influences or evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ of the body;
e.g. Sound is an example of an auditory stimulus, that activates areas of the brain that are responsible for auditory signals and activity.
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