hyperkinesis
/ˌhaɪpərkɪˈnisɪs/
noun
- A condition of excessive and often uncontrollable muscle activity; same as hyperkinesia.
- Hyperkinesis is sometimes used to describe the extreme restlessness seen in some children with attention disorders.
- Medication can help reduce the symptoms of hyperkinesis in many patients.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyperkinesis after observing constant, involuntary twitching.
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