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variable stimulus

in psychophysical research, any one of a set of experimental stimuli that are to be systematically compared to a constant stimulus.

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November 22nd 2024

colitis

colitis

n. inflammation of the colon, the main part of the large intestine. Colitis may be caused or aggravated by emotional disturbances, such as depression or anxiety.