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 Definitions of erethism  [ˈɛr əˌθɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'erethism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'erethism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) erethism
an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part


Definition of 'erethism' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) erethism
a morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ



'erethism' - Nearby Entries  

eresh-kigal  ereshkigal  ereshkigel  erethism  erethizon  erethizon dorsatum  erethizontidae  



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