hyperekplexia

English

Alternative forms

hyperexplexia (incorrect spelling)

Etymology

From hyper- +‎ Ancient Greek ἐκπληξία (ekplēxía, “amazement, terror”), from Ancient Greek ἔκπληξις (ékplēxis, “consternation”) +‎ -ία (-ía, nominal suffix).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɛkˈplɛk.si.ə/

Noun

hyperekplexia (plural hyperekplexias)

(pathology) A neurological disorder characterized by an exaggerated startle response in situations of distress.

Translations

neurological disorder

Finnish: hyperekpleksia

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