excitation vs stimulation

excitation

noun
  • The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced. 

  • The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation 

  • The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening. 

  • A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation 

stimulation

noun
  • An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating. 

  • A pushing or goading toward action. 

  • Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input. 

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