hyperactivation

noun — 2 senses

hyperactivation

noun

Etymology From hyper- + activation.

1

Biology, Natural sciences A form of sperm motility associated with active beating of the flagellum.

2

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences Excessive activation.

  • hyperactivation of complement
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