hyperkinesis
pər noun
1.
Pathology. an abnormal amount of uncontrolled muscular action; spasm.
2.
Psychiatry. a disorder occurring in children and adolescents, characterized by excessive activity, extreme restlessness, impulsivity, and a short attention span.
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hyperkinesia or hyperkinesis (ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːzɪə, -kaɪ-, ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | excessive movement, as in a muscle spasm |
| 2. | extreme overactivity in children |
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| hyperkinesis or hyperkinesis | |
| —n | |
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| hyperkinetic or hyperkinesis | |
| —adj | |
| hyperkinesia or hyperkinesis (ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːzɪə, -kaɪ-, ˌhaɪpəkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | excessive movement, as in a muscle spasm |
| 2. | extreme overactivity in children |
| [C20: from | |
| hyperkinesis or hyperkinesis | |
| —n | |
| [C20: from | |
| hyperkinetic or hyperkinesis | |
| —adj | |
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hyperkinesia hy·per·ki·ne·sia (hī'pər-kə-nē'zhə, -kī-) or hy·per·ki·ne·sis (-sĭs)
n.
Pathologically increased muscular movement.
hy'per·ki·net'ic (-nět'ĭk) adj.
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