HealthAugust 25, 2026

neurostimulation

NOOR-oh-stim-yoo-LAY-shun

Definition

A medical therapy that uses electrical impulses delivered by an implanted device to modulate or regulate abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the Latin 'stimulare' (to goad or rouse). It entered medical terminology to describe techniques for influencing nervous system function via electrical signals.

In the news

In this article, neurostimulation refers to a responsive device (RNS) implanted in the brain to detect abnormal activity and prevent seizures before they happen.

Smart chips monitoring human brain activity is no longer technology of the future

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Murray Journal

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