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excitable

[ik-sahy-tuh-buhl] / ɪkˈsaɪ tə bəl /


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After Nell2 levels fell, the neurons became larger and less excitable.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The hippocampal neurons of APOE3 mice eventually became more excitable as well, but that shift did not appear until the animals were old.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

I never took a vacation,” Jeffrey says of his devotion to his monthly performances during a recent phone interview after his late January show, which also drew a large, excitable crowd of supporters.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

Craig Robinson joins the cast as Atlas, a cheerful talking GPS hippo toy, and Ernie Hudson arrives as Combat Carl, alongside Shelby Rabara as Snappy, an excitable toy camera.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

They were excitable, some suffering from post- traumatic stress disorder.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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