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coactivation

noun — 3 senses

coactivation

noun

Etymology From co- + activation.

1

Activation of two or more things together.

  • The coactivation of A and B as the literal and figurative senses of the expression constitutes the recognition of its metaphorical nature.1987, Ronald W. Langacker, Foundations of Cognitive Grammar, page 169:
2

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A process wherein RNA transcription is increased by a coactivator protein.

3

Medicine, Sciences The activation of one muscle coordinately with another.

Derived terms
coactivational
Related terms
activation, coactivate, coactivity, cocontraction

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