Acoustic Stimulation (also known as Stimulation, Auditory, Stimulation, Acoustic): Use of sound to elicit a response in the nervous system.

NIH MeSH · D000161Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Acoustic Stimulation

Also known asStimulation, Auditory · Stimulation, Acoustic · Auditory Stimulation

Definition

Use of sound to elicit a response in the nervous system.

MeSH classification

  • E02.037
  • E02.190.888.030
  • E05.723.136

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Common questions about Acoustic Stimulation

What does Acoustic Stimulation mean in medicine?
Use of sound to elicit a response in the nervous system. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acoustic Stimulation known by any other names?
Yes. Acoustic Stimulation is also referred to as Stimulation, Auditory, Stimulation, Acoustic, Auditory Stimulation in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acoustic Stimulation sit in the medical classification?
Acoustic Stimulation falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.037, E02.190.888.030, E05.723.136). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000161) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗