stimulator

UK
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɚ/

Translations

stimulatornoun
stimulators
pl
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɚ/
The doctor prescribed a cardiac stimulator for the patient.
Врач прописал пациенту сердечный стимулятор.
stimulatoradjective
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtər/
Used attributively before nouns in technical contexts (e.g., “stimulator lead”).

Definitions

stimulatornoun
A device or agent that stimulates or encourages activity in a part of the body or a biological process.
The doctor recommended using a nerve stimulator to help manage the patient's chronic pain.
A person or thing that encourages or arouses interest or enthusiasm.
The motivational speaker was a great stimulator of the team's morale.
stimulatoradjective
Relating to or used for stimulation; designed to stimulate.
The surgeon implanted a stimulator device to alleviate the tremors.