facilitation

facilitation definition - medical

fa·cil·i·ta·tion (fə-sĭlˌĭ-tāˈshən)

noun
The enhancement or reinforcement of a reflex or other nerve activity by the arrival of other excitatory impulses at the reflex center.

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