Definition of Excitable

1. Adjective. Easily excited.


2. Adjective. Capable of responding to stimuli.
Exact synonyms: Irritable
Category relationships: Physiology
Similar to: Sensitive

Definition of Excitable

1. a. Capable of being excited, or roused into action; susceptible of excitement; easily stirred up, or stimulated.

Definition of Excitable

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Excitable

1. 1. Capable of quick response to a stimulus; having potentiality for emotional arousal. Compare: irritable. 2. In neurophysiology, referring to a tissue, cell, or membrane capable of undergoing excitation in response to an adequate stimulus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Excitable

excises
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excising
excision
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excisions
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excitable (current term)
excitableness
excitablenesses
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