Neuromodulation is the physiological process by which a given neuron uses one or more neurotransmitters to regulate diverse populations of neurons. This is in contrast to classical synaptic transmission, in which one presynaptic neuron directly influences a single postsynaptic partner. Neuromodulators secreted by a small group of neurons diffuse t...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromodulation
[medicine] Neuromodulation, defined by the International Neuromodulation Society as `the alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electrical stimulation or chemical agents to targeted sites of the body,” is carried out to normalize – or modulate – nerve function. Neuromodulation can involve a range of electromagnetic stimu...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromodulation_(medicine)
Alteration in the effectiveness of voltage gated or ligand gated ion channels by changing the characteristics of current flow through the channels. The mechanism is thought to involve second messenger systems. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(noor″o-mod″u-la´shәn) electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve, the spinal cord, or the brain for relief of pain; it may be done transcutaneously or with an implanted stimulator.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Alteration in the effectiveness of voltage-gated or ligand-gated ion channels by changing the characteristics of current flow through the channels. The mechanism is thought to involve second messenger systems.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
Type: Term Pronunciation: nūr′ō-mod-yū-lā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Therapeutic alteration of activity in the central, peripheral, or autonomic nervous systems, electrically or pharmacologically, by means of implanted devices.
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=60129
No exact match found.
