Erethism (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The skin condition left her with such erethism that even the gentlest touch caused her immense discomfort.
- In the emergency room, patients with head injuries often exhibit erethism and become easily agitated.
- The erethism in her joints made it difficult for her to sleep, as even the slightest movement caused pain.
- As a result of the allergic reaction, the local erethism caused her eye to be extremely sensitive to light.
- After the surgery, the patient developed temporary erethism in the affected area, requiring her to avoid any stimulation.