stimulus

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.

   “respond to a stimulus”

2. isim Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.

   “Even light nonpainful stimuli can provoke or exacerbate spontaneous pain; this is not limited to tactile, thermal, or vibratory stimuli, because auditory, visual, olfactory, and visceral stimuli also may be problematic.”

3. isim A stinging part on the body of a plant or insect.

   “Many plants, like many animals, are furnished with arms for their protection; these are either aculei, prickles […]; or stimuli, stings, as in the nettles, which are armed with a venomous fluid for the annoyance of naked animals.”