HYPERKINESIS

Etymology

Noun

hyperkinesis (countable and uncountable, plural hyperkineses)

(pathology) Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.

(pathology) A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.

Synonyms

• (condition characterized by hyperactivity): hyperkinetic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`per*ki*ne"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Abnormally increased muscular movement; spasm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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