hyperekplexia

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From hyper- +‎ Ancient Greek ἐκπληξία (ekplēxía, “amazement, terror”), from Ancient Greek ἔκπληξις (ékplēxis, “consternation”) +‎ -ία (-ía, nominal suffix).

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hyperekplexia (plural hyperekplexias)

  1. (pathology) A neurological disorder characterized by an exaggerated startle response in situations of distress.

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