Vibratiuncle

//vaɪbɹeɪʃɪˈʌŋkl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A minuscule or slight vibration; specifically, a vibration in brain tissue caused by the comparatively greater vibrations of the particles of the medullary substance of the nerves (formerly hypothesised to convey external impressions to the mind). historical

    "Diminutive Vibrations, which may also be called Vibratiuncles and Miniatures."

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"Diminutive Vibrations, which may also be called Vibratiuncles and Miniatures."

Etymology

From modern Latin vibratiuncula, diminutive form of Latin vibrātio (“vibration”).

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