Phenomena and Processes

Neurologic Kindling

The repeated weak excitation of brain structures, that progressively increases sensitivity to the same stimulation. Over time, this can lower the threshold required to trigger seizures.

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Abstract

The repeated weak excitation of brain structures, that progressively increases sensitivity to the same stimulation. Over time, this can lower the threshold required to trigger seizures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Kindling, Neurologic
  • Kindlings, Neurologic
  • Neurologic Kindlings

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Aspects Covered

8 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, metabolism, pathology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2007(1982)

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Previous Indexing

  • Amygdaloid Body (1966-1981)
  • Convulsions (1966-1981)
  • Electric Stimulation (1966-1981)

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  1. G11.561.484w

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WL 102

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neurologic Kindling. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007696. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007696
  2. Neurologic Kindling. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindling_model_of_epilepsy
  3. Neurologic Kindling. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1741970