Proconvulsant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Proconvulsant is an adjective meaning That produces convulsion.
Meaning
That produces convulsion.
More Meanings
- A proconvulsant agent
Example Sentences
Typically, an insult is applied to the brain either via direct stimulation (e.g. kindling [1 ]), focal application of a toxin (e.g. tetanus [2 ]) or systemic administration of a proconvulsant agent (e.g. kainic acid [3 ], pilocarpine [4 ], or pentylenetetrazole [5 ].
Word Forms
- proconvulsants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subconvulsant, chemoconvulsive, anticonvulsive, electroconvulsant, anticonvulsion, proepileptic.
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