irritability
/ɪˌrɪtəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The quality or state of being easily annoyed or angered.
- Her irritability increased when she didn't get enough sleep.
- The teacher noticed the class's irritability on the last day before vacation.
- Lack of food can cause irritability in both children and adults.
- The ability of a living tissue or organism to respond to a stimulus.
- The irritability of muscle cells allows them to contract when stimulated.
- In biology class, we studied the irritability of plant leaves to touch.
- Nerve cells have high irritability, quickly sending signals throughout the body.
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