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kindling

n. an alteration in brain functioning that results from repeated minor electrical or chemical stimulation, culminating in the appearance of electrographic abnormalities and often generalized seizures. It is often used as an experimental model for epilepsy.

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July 27th 2024

vital functions

vital functions

functions of the body (e.g., respiration, blood circulation of the blood) that are necessary to sustain life. Many vital functions are controlled by the brainstem.