Kindling
Kindling
Kindling (/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/), in the context of neurology, refers to a phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increasingly amplified response. The term is most commonly used in relation to epilepsy and alcohol withdrawal.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
Etymology
The term 'kindling' is derived from the English word 'kindle', which means to ignite or set on fire. In the neurological context, it metaphorically refers to the 'ignition' of neural pathways due to repeated stimulation.
Related Terms
- Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Alcohol withdrawal: Symptoms that occur after long-term use of alcohol is reduced or stopped abruptly.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kindling
- Wikipedia's article - Kindling
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