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arousal
Found in thesaurus: change of state, physiological state, physiological condition, wakefulness, sex activity, sexual practice, sexual activity, sex
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arousal
n.
excitement, stimulation
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Arousal
Arousal is the physiological and psychological state of being awake. It involves activation of the reticular activating system in the brainstem, the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
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arousal
Noun
1. the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
(synonym) rousing
(hypernym) change of state
(hyponym) awakening, wakening, waking up
(derivation) arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
2. a state of heightened physiological activity
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
(hyponym) alertness, alerting
3. awakening from sleep
(hypernym) wakefulness
(derivation) wake up, awake, arouse, awaken, wake, come alive, waken
4. mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse
(synonym) foreplay, stimulation
(hypernym) sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity
(hyponym) caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling
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arousal
n.
probuzení
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arousal
Rzecz.
pobudzenie
