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er·e·thism | \ ˈer-ə-ˌthi-zəm 
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\Definition of erethism
: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation
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erethism
nouner·e·thism | \ ˈer-ə-ˌthiz-əm \
\Medical Definition of erethism
: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation
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erethic \ ə-ˈreth-ik, er-ˈeth- \ adjective
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The first known use of erethism was in 1800
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