hyperarousal
A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced…A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, excessive response to sensory stimulation, insomnia, and fatigue.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, excessive response to sensory stimulation, insomnia, and fatigue.
Origin
From hyper- + arousal.From hyper- + arousal.
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Forms
plural: hyperarousals| Singular | hyperarousal |
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uncountable
Word family
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