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hyperexcitability

American  
[hahy-per-ik-sahy-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ɪkˌsaɪ təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

Pathology, Psychology.
  1. an excessive reaction to stimuli.


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Etymology

Origin of hyperexcitability

hyper- + excitability

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To see if they could prevent neurons from becoming permanently epileptic, the researchers used an experimental glutamate receptor-blocker, called IEM-1460, which has been shown to reduce neuron hyperexcitability in models of mice with epilepsy.

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2024

"When RACK1 is lower in fragile X neurons, the mitochondria are suffering and the neurons exhibit mitochondrial deficit and hyperexcitability, like immature neurons. But when we reintroduce RACK1, we can rescue this," Zhao says.

From Science Daily Oct. 10, 2023

There is evidence that penetration of this compromised barrier by molecules such as the protein albumin can exacerbate both neuronal hyperexcitability and inflammation.

From Nature Jul. 8, 2014

"The idea that synesthesia results from region-specific hyperexcitability is novel," Terhune says.

From Science Magazine Nov. 17, 2011

This excessive contraction is known as hyperexcitability to galvanism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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