hyperactivity
nounEtymology From hyper- + activity.
1
Usually The quality of being hyperactive; excessive and pathological movement and restlessness.
- Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom.2025 January 23, Kristen Rogers, “People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds”, in CNN:
- Derived terms
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sympathetic hyperactivity
- Related terms
- hyperactive