Definitions
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- n. The regulation of neurons by neurotransmitters
- n. The relief of pain by stimulation of a nerve
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Examples
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An agreement for the business, also called the neuromodulation unit, may be announced next week, said the people, who declined to be identified because the talks are private.
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Through "neuromodulation," two medical devicemakers use electricity to stimulate both the brain and the gut in an effort to control overeating.
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Elsewhere at St. Jude, sales in the company's business for devices used to treat the rhythm issue atrial fibrillation rose 8%, while neuromodulation sales increased 11% and cardiovascular sales grew 4%.
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The pumps, though widespread, represent a portion of Medtronic's neuromodulation business, which itself accounted for about 10% of the company's overall revenue over the past three years.
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In August 2012, the company's announcement this week said, Mr. Mahoney will also take over the "neuromodulation" business selling pacemakers that relieve lower back pain.
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The Juncos plant makes neuromodulation, diabetes and heart-rhythm products, while the Mounds View site is the company's heart-rhythm-device headquarters.
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It's also counting on growth in other areas like its cardiovascular business — which was bolstered by the AGA acquisition — and neuromodulation business to spur overall double-digit sales growth on the year.
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"It's a disruptive technology," says Timothy Denison, senior engineering manager in Medtronic's neuromodulation division.
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"We are very confident of the clinical outcomes and the benefit of the therapy," said Tom Tefft, president of Medtronic's neuromodulation business.
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Sales of neuromodulation devices rose 17% and sales of cardiovascular products increased 5%.
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