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hypervigilance
[ hahy-per-vij-uh-luhns ]
noun
- the state or quality of being extremely alert or watchful:
The patient outwardly exhibits classic symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, including hypervigilance, anxiety, facial tics, and extreme paranoia.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hypervigilance1
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Example Sentences
“We are at a critical point, and now is not the time to reduce our vigilance, or reduce protective measures put in place,” Stoner, the county’s health officer, said in a news release.
If you have otherwise eradicated the virus, such as New Zealand or this region of China, vigilance will be required to prevent reintroductions by both goods and travelers.
It is a way of living, a perpetual vigilance, a habit of mind.
It’s yet another lesson in the need for continued vigilance against the coronavirus.
Despite the new rules and extra vigilance, the companies are struggling to keep up with the number of problematic posts.
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