er·e·thism
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Definition of erethism
: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation
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“Erethism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erethism. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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erethism
noun
er·e·thism
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Medical Definition of erethism
: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation
Other Words from erethism
erethic
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ə-ˈreth-ik, er-ˈeth-
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adjective
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adjective
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