trigger mechanism

trigger mechanism
noun
: something (as a specific act or stimulus) that in interaction with the body constitutes a physiological trigger; especially : such a trigger by which an attack (as of disease or referred pain) is precipitated

certain climatic and meteorological factors are required before the trigger mechanism setting off acute rheumatic fever can act — H.M.Margolis

— compare trigger area

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a physiological or psychological process caused by a stimulus and resulting in a usually severe reaction.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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