HealthJuly 28, 2026

neuromodulation

NYUR-oh-mod-yu-LAY-shun

Definition

The alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electrical or chemical agents to targeted sites in the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Latin 'modulatio' (a measuring or rhythm), it combines the focus on the nervous system with the concept of adjusting or regulating a signal.

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