stimulus
Definitions
General English
- noun an encouragement or incentive that leads to greater activity
General Science
- noun something that makes an organism or organ react or respond, e.g. light, heat or noise
Banking
- noun a thing which encourages activity
Medical
- noun something which has an effect on a person or a part of the body and makes them react
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