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hyperreactive

  • a word derived from reactive.
    reactive
    adjective
    tending to react.

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Platelet dysregulation, which is known to increase with age, occurs when these cells are either hyperreactive and form clots too often, or are underperforming.

From Science Daily May 14, 2024

They found that the hyperreactive secondary platelets start to be produced around midlife for the mice, with their population growing progressively with aging.

From Science Daily May 14, 2024

With low levels of RSV infection, the nerves became hyperreactive to stimulation.

From Science Daily Jan. 9, 2024

I’ve always been hyperreactive to medicines, so I’d really appreciate learning some natural ways that may help me.

From Seattle Times Jan. 29, 2017

Vessels become hyperreactive to epinephrine so that physiologic concentrations suddenly possess necrotizing properties.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas