(v. t.) To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.
(v. t.) Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.
(v. i.) To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
(v. i.) Fig.: To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.
Example Sentences:
(1) The anticonvulsant properties of the endogenous excitatory amino acid antagonist, kynurenic acid (KYA), were studied in prepubescent and adult rats using the amygdaloid kindling model of epilepsy.
(2) For the purpose of contributing methodologically to experimental research on epilepsy, we investigated whether a difference exists in kindling development between acute and chronic preparations using identical species of animals, kindled brain tissues, stimulus intervals, and intensities.
(3) The kainate and quisqualate types of excitatory amino acid receptor were visualized autoradiographically in brain sections from rats kindled by stimulating the angular bundle.
(4) A corrective effect of Nicotinamide on oxidation processes in ganglion and neuroglial cells of cerebral cortex sensorimotor zone in "kindling" phenomenon was studied in the experiments on mice of C57BL line.
(5) PHT, CBZ, VPA, and CZP, SK&F 89976-A and SK&F 100330-A inhibited seizures in corneally kindled rats.
(6) The inhibitory effect of serotonin on the kindling model of epilepsy was investigated in the adult rat.
(7) In the second experiment, 15- and 30-day-old rats underwent unilateral carotid ligation followed by kindling in the ipsilateral amygdala.
(8) If Obama is your new iPad, Sarah Palin is your old Kindle.
(9) Electrical amygdaloid kindling was carried out with a 15 min inter-stimulus interval (ISI) in a control situation with intravenous (i.v.)
(10) We suggest that the NE-dependent mechanism responsible for the seizure suppression observed to follow concurrent, alternate stimulation and the suppression of seizure development using single-site kindling paradigms may be the same.
(11) GABAergic neurons and terminals are also increased in the hippocampus of seizure-sensitive gerbils, and kindling of the hippocampus and amygdala appears to enhance GABAergic inhibitory mechanisms.
(12) Based on an hypothesis that links electrical kindling in the limbic system (leading to seizures) to reverse tolerance or sensitivity to cocaine's effects, carbamazepine is being tested as a treatment for human cocaine users.
(13) reversed the increase in locomotion and elevation of multiple squeak thresholds in the bilaterally kindled rats.
(14) In fully kindled animals a stimulus-induced generalized seizure gave rise to a three-fold increase of noradrenaline levels in the stimulated hippocampus as compared to baseline levels (15-min samples).
(15) In the present work no significant differences were found between the behaviour of FG7142-kindled rats and vehicle-treated controls in social interaction test, elevated plus maze, or the Vogel conflict test of anxiety or in tests of home cage aggression or startle responses.
(16) Amygdaloid kindling of rats produced an increase in hippocampal Met5-enkephalin-Arg6-Gly7-Leu8 and cholecystokinin immunoreactivities and simultaneously a decrease in dynorphin A1-8 content.
(17) The data suggest that GABA-T inhibitors, such as vigabatrin, differ from most antiepileptic drugs previously tested in the kindling model in that they may produce both anticonvulsant and proconvulsant effects at the same dose in the same animal as a function of time after administration.
(18) However, the concentration of Asp decreased depending on the kindling stage, reaching the lowest value of 33% in comparison with the normal value.
(19) Thus, electrophysiological alterations within the first synaptic relay of the hippocampal trisynaptic circuit, the dentate gyrus, cannot explain the long duration of the kindling effect.
(20) In brightness discrimination reaction (BDR) the learning performance of PTZ-kindled animals was not influenced.
Rekindle
Definition:
(v. t. & i.) To kindle again.
Example Sentences:
(1) Mr Bae stars in a popular drama, Winter Sonata, a tale of rekindled puppy love that has left many Japanese women hankering for an age when their own men were as sensitive and attentive as the Korean actor.
(2) But when in mid-October two of the artists received death threats, the menaces were widely reported and rekindled debate, prompting vicious, anti-Muslim comments on Danish talk shows.
(3) In early 1998, Frischmann and Albarn went on holiday to Bali in an unsuccessful attempt to rekindle their relationship.
(4) Blair then acted as an "honest broker" between the two to rekindle the deal, the court heard.
(5) Interest in the long-neglected neuropathology of major affective disorders has recently been rekindled, partly because of the emergence of brain-imaging techniques.
(6) This technique rekindles interest in intra-arterial chemotherapy via a retrograde temporal route, by simplifying the technique.
(7) A revised policy would have to fulfil the twin objectives of ending the torture and other violations without rekindling the armada of boats.
(8) The UN, the EU and Britain joined the Palestinians in condemning the move as provocative at a time when the major powers are struggling to rekindle negotiations while the Palestinian bid for statehood is still before the UN security council.
(9) It has come up with a range of new products, including pastas and frozen foods, aimed at rekindling demand for its range.
(10) What the nascent recovery has done, however, is rekindle the true national sport since the 1970s – property speculation.
(11) Yet, despite the general negativity which seems to prevail, there remain grounds for optimism that the fire that inspired the Human Rights Act can be rekindled.
(12) Patents for magnetic denture retainers in dental prosthesis, have issued since 1930, but recent developments rekindled interest.
(13) Recent advances in electrode design have helped to rekindle clinical interests in noninvasive electrocochleography--to enhance auditory brain stem response (ABR) recordings (namely, wave I) and to screen Meniere's disease.
(14) Yet those around me, my family and my partner, Jen, encouraged me and rekindled my fight.
(15) In Hong Kong, Liu’s death has rekindled an anti-mainland sentiment that has been smouldering for years.
(16) With a bit more fiscal leeway, Syriza argues it could raise public sector salaries, slow the pace of job cuts and raise pensions, helping to boost consumer demand and rekindle economic growth.
(17) The president will signal a rekindling of the "special relationship" by welcoming Cameron to the White House with a 19-gun salute and a state dinner.
(18) Comparative examination of the chronological pattern of the clinical seizure development, after discharge growth, and formation of distant independent spike foci was made between periods of kindling with chronic drug administration and of rekindling without drugs.
(19) With the Squire-Brown friendship rekindled and Reni back on drums and backing vocals, they have a point to prove: that a Third Coming can be done with dignity, and that the once-mighty Stone Roses can be The Best Band On The Planet once again.
(20) Her relationship with Charles, which began before her marriage then was rekindled afterwards and during his own marriage to Diana, led to her becoming a prisoner in her own home, fearful of public hostility and press hounding, especially after Diana’s death.