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hyperkinesia
[hahy-per-ki-nee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, -kahy-]
noun
Pathology.an abnormal amount of uncontrolled muscular action; spasm.
Psychiatry.a disorder occurring in children and adolescents, characterized by excessive activity, extreme restlessness, impulsivity, and a short attention span.
hyperkinesia
/ ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːzɪə, -kaɪ-, -kaɪ-, ˌhaɪpəkɪˈnɛtɪk, ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ- /
noun
excessive movement, as in a muscle spasm
extreme overactivity in children
Other 51Թ Forms
- hyperkinetic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hyperkinesia1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hyperkinesia1
Example Sentences
The condition can cause inflammation in the brain, and neurological symptoms like seizures and hyperkinesia.
Human parallels In addition to hyperactivity, the mice displayed a combination of mania-like behaviors and seizures, which are indicative of a disorder called hyperkinesia.
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