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Meaning:

Noun:

  • physics The change in state as an excited state is formed by the absorption of a quantum of energy
  • physiology The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
  • The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
  • The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.

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