hyperkinesis

English

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ -kinesis.

Pronunciation

Noun

hyperkinesis (countable and uncountable, plural hyperkineses)

  1. (pathology) Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
  2. (pathology) A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.

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