hyperkinesis

noun

hy·​per·​ki·​ne·​sis ˌhī-pər-kə-ˈnē-səs 

-kī-

1

: abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements

2

: a condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity

Examples of hyperkinesis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the first quarter of the century, it was called hyperkinesis. — Julia Belluz, Vox, 17 Dec. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hyperkinesis

• cytokinesis
• diaphoresis
• paracentesis
• plasmapheresis
• amniocentesis
• spondylolisthesis
• diathesis
• enuresis
• metathesis
• pollicis
• rhesus
• thesis

Medical Definition

hyperkinesis

noun

hy·​per·​ki·​ne·​sis -ˈnē-səs 

1

: abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements : hyperactivity compare hypokinesia

2

: a condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity