neurostimulator
/ˌnjʊəroʊˈstɪmjʊleɪtər/
Definition
A medical device that delivers controlled electrical pulses to nerves or specific tissues to modulate their function and treat conditions like chronic disease.
Etymology
The word is a combination of the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Latin 'stimulare' (to incite or goad). It entered English as a technical term in the late 20th century to describe devices designed to electronically influence biological nerve activity.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to a non-invasive device developed by the startup Oculeve to treat dry eye disease by stimulating tear production. It serves as a key example of the successful medical technologies the subject helped bring to market.
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