excitable

excitable definition - medical

ex·cit·a·ble (ĭk-sīˈtə-bəl)

adjective
  1. Capable of reacting to a stimulus. Used of a tissue, cell, or cell membrane.
  2. Capable of emotional arousal.

Related Forms:

  • ex·citˌa·bilˈi·ty, ex·citˈa·ble·ness noun

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