hebetic

[hi-bet-ik]

he·bet·ic

[hi-bet-ik]
adjective Physiology.
pertaining to or occurring in puberty.

Origin:
< Greek hēbētikós, equivalent to hēbēt(ḗs) adult (hēbē-, variant stem of hēbân to reach puberty, verbal derivative of hēbē youth + -tēs agent suffix) + -ikos -ic
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Hebetic is always a great word to know.
So is fatigue. Does it mean:
pertaining to an involuntary response to a stimulus, in which the nerve impulse from a receptor is transmitted inward to a nerve center, then transmitted outward to an effector
temporary diminution of the irritability or functioning of organs, tissues, or cells after excessive exertion or stimulation
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hebetic (hɪˈbɛtɪk)
 
adj
of or relating to puberty
 
[C19: from Greek hēbētikos youth, from hēbē youth]

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hebetic he·bet·ic (hĭ-bět'ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to youth.

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