simˌpathə̇kōˈtōnēə noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from sympathico- + -tonia
: a condition characterized by domination of body functioning by the sympathetic nervous system and characterized by gooseflesh, vascular spasm, and abnormally high blood pressure
• sym·path·i·co·ton·ic ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|tänik adjective