activation
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Even after I stopped meditating, my theta-wave activation was 13% higher than it was before I started.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
On the other hand, excessive activation of the pathway can lead to chronic inflammation and long-term tissue damage.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
After being led through the fashion house’s nostalgic pop-up retail activation, Villa Zegna, I was plopped down at a table in the back of the pool deck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers have become increasingly interested in whether the drug could help a broader range of kidney disease patients because excessive activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor contributes to inflammation and scarring in many kidney disorders.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Just one enzyme misfiring, just one wrong protein activation, and you could have cancer.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
Vocabulary lists containing activation
Just Do It: Act
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Unit 3: Cellular Systems
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act (do)
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