Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Physical Stimulation

Act of eliciting a response from a person or organism through physical contact.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Act of eliciting a response from a person or organism through physical contact.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Stimulation, Physical
  • Physical Stimulations
  • Stimulations, Physical

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, instrumentation, methods.

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  1. E05.723w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Physical Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010812. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010812
  2. Physical Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulus_(physiology)
  3. Physical Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q859031