hyperexcitability

[ hahy-per-ik-sahy-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

, Pathology, Psychology.

1. an excessive reaction to stimuli.

Other Words From

• hyper·ex·cita·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperexcitability¹

hyper- + excitability

Example Sentences

That this hypertrophy and hyperexcitability depend on some organic central lesion is not the necessary sequel.

From Project Gutenberg

This excessive contraction is known as hyperexcitability to galvanism.

From Project Gutenberg