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Meaning of ERETHISM

Pronunciation:  'eru`thizum

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity or excitability
 

ERETHISM is a 8 letter word that starts with E.

 

 See Also: abnormal condition, abnormalcy, abnormality

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Er"e*thism\, n. [Gr. ? irritation, fr. ? to stir,
rouse, fr. ? to stir: cf. F. ['e]r['e]thisme.] (Med.)
A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ.
--Hoblyn.

 

 

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