SINCE 1828
erethism
noun
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
noun
er·e·thism
| \ ˈer-ə-ˌthiz-əm
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Medical Definition of erethism
: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation
Other Words from erethism
erethic
\ ə-ˈreth-ik, er-ˈeth-
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adjective
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adjective
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