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• arousal — n. 1) a state of alertness and of high responsiveness to stimuli. It is produced by strong motivation, by anxiety, and by a stimulating environment. 2) physiological activation of the cerebral cortex by centres lower in the brain, such as the… …   The new mediacal dictionary

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