hyperreactivity
/ˌhaɪpərriækˈtɪvɪti/
noun
- The state or condition of being overly responsive to stimuli, such as in allergies or emotional reactions.
- The study measured the hyperreactivity of the mice to different sounds.
- Emotional hyperreactivity can make small problems feel overwhelming.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with airway hyperreactivity, which caused frequent coughing.
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