hyperkinesis
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/
Noun edit
hyperkinesis (countable and uncountable, plural hyperkineses)
- (pathology) Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
- (pathology) A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.
Synonyms edit
- hyperkinesia
- (condition characterized by hyperactivity): hyperkinetic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Translations edit
abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements
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a condition characterized by hyperactivity
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