- supramaximal stimulus
- a stimulus more intense than a maximal one; used in electrodiagnostic studies to ensure that the evoked potential stays at its maximum level.
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supramaximal stimulus
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supramaximal — su·pra·max·i·mal mak si məl adj higher or greater than a corresponding maximal <a supramaximal stimulus> su·pra·max·i·mal·ly ē adv * * * su·pra·max·i·mal (soo″prə makґsĭ məl) above the maximum … Medical dictionary
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