n.
- An abnormal increase in muscular activity.
- Hyperactivity, especially in children.
[HYPER- + Greek kīnēsis, movement (from kīnein, to move) + -IA1.]
hyperkinesia
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hy·per·ki·ne·sia (hī'pər-kə-nē'zhə, -kī-)  also hy·per·ki·ne·sis
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(hī'purkin-ē'sis)
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Excessive or frequent movement; fidgetiness.
| Sports Science and Medicine: hyperkinesis |
Condition characterized by excessive motor activity.
| Medical Dictionary: hy·per·ki·ne·sia |
(hī'pər-kə-nē'zhə, -kī-) or hy·per·ki·ne·sis (-sĭs)
n.
n.
Pathologically increased muscular movement.
hy'per·ki·net'ic (-nĕt'ĭk) adj.| Veterinary Dictionary: hyperkinesia |
Abnormally increased motor function or activity. See also hyperactivity.
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