Definition of erethism Erethism

er•e•thism

We found 5 definitions of erethism from 4 different sources.

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What does erethism mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: erethisms

erethism - an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • erethism (n.)
    A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • erethism
    er′e-thizm, n. excitement or stimulation of any organ.—adjs. Erethis′mic, Erethis′tic, Erethit′ic. [Gr.]

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