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hyperkinesis

noun — 2 senses

hyperkinesis

noun

UK /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/

Etymology From hyper- + -kinesis.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.

2

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.

Synonyms
hyperkinesia, hyperkinetic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.