erethism

n.

Abnormal irritability or sensitivity of an organ or a body part to stimulation.

[French éréthisme, from Greek erethisma, a provocation, from erethizein, to irritate.]

erethismic er'e·this'mic (-mĭk) adj.

(ĕr'ə-thĭz'əm)
n.

Abnormal irritability or sensitivity of an organ or a body part to stimulation.

Excessive irritability or sensitivity to stimulation.

[fr. Gk erethizein, to irritate]
abnormal irritability or sensitivity to stimulation (of an organ or body part)

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity or excitability

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