excitability

[ ik-sahy-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being excitable.
2. Physiology. irritability.

Other Word Forms

• unex·cita·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of excitability¹

First recorded in 1780–90; excitable + -ity

Example Sentences

"While it's often overlooked, aperiodic activity is important because it reflects brain cortical excitability," said study senior author Christopher T. Whitlow, M.D.,

From Science Daily

With this pacing protocol, the team was able to effectively control and terminate cardiac arrhythmias even at low energy intensities that do not activate the heart, but only modulate its excitability.

From Science Daily

There is increasing evidence that psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder stem from metabolic deficits in the brain, which affect the excitability of neurons, Sethi said.

From Science Daily

It may be used to treat conditions such as depression, where altered brain excitability and plasticity are prominent features.

From Science Daily

"Then beyond that there is tone. Messages are conveyed by much more than the words, it is how you say them. So if an AI can convey happiness, excitability or boredom then that all helps."

From BBC

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