hyperstimulation
|hy-per-stim-u-la-tion|
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/ˌhaɪpərˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌhaɪpəˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
excessive stimulation
Etymology
'hyperstimulation' originates from the prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and the word 'stimulation' from Latin 'stimulatio', meaning 'incitement'.
'stimulatio' transformed into the English word 'stimulation', and with the addition of 'hyper-', it became 'hyperstimulation'.
Initially, it meant 'excessive incitement', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive stimulation of a system or organ'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excessive or extreme stimulation, often referring to the overstimulation of a bodily system or organ.
The patient experienced hyperstimulation of the nervous system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41