thermode

n. a device made of copper through which water can be circulated at a controlled temperature. A thermode can be implanted in an organ of a nonhuman animal in order to determine the effects of temperature changes on surrounding tissues. Much information about thermal receptors has been obtained in this manner.

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Psychology term of the day

October 9th 2024

chromo- (chrom-; chromato-)

Sorry, "chromo-chrom-chromato" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to APA if you believe this is an error.