Found 2 items, similar to excitation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: excitation excitation n 1: the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; “his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”; “he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation” [syn: excitement, inflammation, fervor, fervour] 2: the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland [syn: innervation, irritation] 3: something that agitates and arouses; “he looked forward to the excitements of the day” [syn: excitement]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Excitation Excitation \Ex`ci*ta"tion\n. [L. excitatio: cf. F. excitation.] 1. The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol.) The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced. [1913 Webster]