threshold
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(thresh′(h)ōld″)
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1. The point at which a psychological or physiological effect begins to be produced.
2. A measure of the sensitivity of an organ or function that is obtained by finding the lowest value of the appropriate stimulus that will give the response. -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --
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1. The point at which a psychological or physiological effect begins to be produced.
2. A measure of the sensitivity of an organ or function that is obtained by finding the lowest value of the appropriate stimulus that will give the response. There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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