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stimulator

[stim-yuh-layt-er] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt ər /


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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

The stimulator sits on the lumbar region of the spinal cord, which sends messages to the leg muscles.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

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

You see the Russians recently came out with a wonder drug, a sort of gene stimulator, that they claim produces highly intelligent and well-proportioned children.

From Mother America by Adkins, Dan




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