stimulator

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Scientists have been exploring ways to stimulate a pathway known as STING, short for stimulator of interferon genes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

With external devices, the electrical impulses need to travel through skin, tissue, muscle and fat so it's not as simple and direct as a stimulator in the body.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

The device, known as TENS, for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, became a standard medical tool.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023

“Two fake knees, a spinal cord stimulator, 25 surgeries,” he began, as if reciting a box score.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

Intellectually, spiritually, and socially he was the most brilliant leader and stimulator of artists we have ever seen in England.

From Frederic Lord Leighton An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work by Rhys, Ernest