arousal
IPA: ɝˈaʊzʌɫ
noun
- The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
- Sexual arousal.
- A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
- Arousal from sleep or hibernation.
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Examples of "arousal" in Sentences
- Affection is not the trigger for his arousal.
- Emotional arousal was detected in the communication.
- Arousal is increased by the increase of norepinephrine.
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