adj 1  :  tending to induce excitation (as of a neuron) < substances>  < and inhibitory pathways from the brain -W. G. Van der Kloot>   2  :  exhibiting, resulting from, related to, or produced by excitement or excitation <an postsynaptic potential>  .
 
   
 
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