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Hyperkinesis


Hyˊper-ki-ne′sis

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
ὑπέρ
over + [GREEK] motion.]
(Med.)
Abnormally increased muscular movement; spasm.

Definition 2024


hyperkinesis

hyperkinesis

English

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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