hyperekplexia
English
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Alternative forms
edit- hyperexplexia (incorrect spelling)
Etymology
editFrom hyper- + Ancient Greek ἐκπληξία (ekplēxía, “amazement, terror”), from Ancient Greek ἔκπληξις (ékplēxis, “consternation”) + -ία (-ía, nominal suffix).
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɛkˈplɛk.si.ə/
Noun
edithyperekplexia (plural hyperekplexias)
- (pathology) A neurological disorder characterized by an exaggerated startle response in situations of distress.
Translations
editneurological disorder
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