hyperponesis

noun

hy·​per·​po·​ne·​sis -pō-ˈnē-səs How to pronounce hyperponesis (audio)
plural hyperponeses -ˌsēz How to pronounce hyperponesis (audio)
: a condition marked by excessive activity of motor neurons within the nervous system
hyperponetic adjective

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“Hyperponesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperponesis. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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