ERETHISM


Meaning of ERETHISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈer-ə-ˌthi-zəm ]

noun

Etymology: French éréthisme, from Greek erethismos irritation, from erethizein to irritate; akin to Greek ornynai to rouse — more at orient

Date: 1800

: abnormal irritability or responsiveness to stimulation

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