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computer of averaged transients

an instrument that enables the computerized averaging of several successive responses to stimuli, as recorded by electroencephalography, in order to raise the ratio of signal to noise so that event-related potentials can be seen. This enables the responses to be distinguished above the noise of ongoing activity. See also average evoked potential.

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stammering

n. see stuttering. —stammer vb., n.