"hyperarousal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: hyperarousals [plural]
Etymology: From hyper- + arousal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hyper|arousal}} hyper- + arousal Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} hyperarousal (usually uncountable, plural hyperarousals)
  1. A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, excessive response to sensory stimulation, insomnia, and fatigue. Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: hypoarousal, hyperaroused

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