excitation

ex·ci·ta·tion  (ks-tshn)

n.

1. The act or process of exciting or an instance of it.

2. The state or condition of being excited.

3. Physiology The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation.

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excitation  (ks-tshn)

The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or cell of the body that is caused by stimulation, especially by a nerve or neuron. Compare inhibition.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	excitation - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" fervour, inflammation, excitement, fervor emotional arousal - the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior fever pitch - a state of extreme excitement; "the crowd was at fever pitch" sensation - a state of widespread public excitement and interest; "the news caused a sensation"
	2.	excitation - the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland innervation, irritation arousal - a state of heightened physiological activity
	3.	excitation - something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" excitement arousal, rousing - the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" chiller, hair-raiser - excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones; "the movie was an old-fashioned hair-raiser" thrill - something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation; "the thrills of space travel"