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1. (n.) erethism
an unusual or excessive degree of irritability or stimulation in an organ or tissue.
Etymology: (1790–1800; < F éréthisme < Gk erethismós irritation =ereth(ízein) to irritate +-ismos -ism)
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1. (noun) erethism
an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
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1. (noun) erethism
a morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ
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