stim
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8.4
A machine that sends small electric pulses to muscles to reduce pain or help them recover
- noun
- /stɪm/
- Specialized
:
estimulador
- I remember when the station meds recommended the stim program.
- neural stim
- electro-stim
Examples
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Two people have died while connected to their stim chairs.
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That way, if True wanted to, she could opt for the stim program.
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Those are good stim packs.
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This card is like stim credits.
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"Hook up at the neuro-stim clinic," said Jake.
Blog text (23) -
Stim packs.
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Stim units restricted.
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In severe cases, it monitored and directed the healing process through surgical, chemo, and electro-stim procedures.
Fiction book (1992) -
Neuro-stim dart.
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The physical therapist showed her how to use the stim to relieve her muscle pain.
Synonyms
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5.3
A device that makes a body part or system more active
delivers electrical impulses specifically to muscles or nerves for therapy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stim comes from the word stimulation, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to push' or 'to excite'. A stim device gives small electrical 'pushes' to muscles or nerves, so the name shows it 'stimulates' the body.