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Erethism Definition & Meaning

erethism
noun
  1. an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part

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What does erethism mean?
an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
What part of speech is erethism?
Erethism is a noun.

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