Definition of Excitable
Excitable
ex·cit·a·ble


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Prone to sudden or intense emotional reactions.

e.g. The excitable child bounced up and down with anticipation.

(adjective)
responsive to being activated and capable of reacting/responding to stimuli, usually referring to cells or tissue;

e.g. This part of the organ contains excitable tissue that is very sensitive to nerve impulses.



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