hyperreactive

hyperreactive
hy·per·re·ac·tive -rē-'ak-tiv adj having or showing abnormally high sensitivity to stimuli <cystic fibrosis involves \hyperreactive airways (Jour. Amer. Med. Assoc.)> <a \hyperreactive patient>
hy·per·re·ac·tiv·i·ty -(.)rē-.ak-'tiv-ət-ē n, pl -ties

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hy·per·re·ac·tive (hi″pər-re-akґtiv) pertaining to or characterized by a greater than normal response to a stimulus or irritant. Cf. irritability and reaction.

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