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Noun: hyperkinesia  ,hI-pu(r)-ki'nee-zee-u
  1. (psychiatry) a syndrome, especially in children, characterized by overactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, often considered an outdated term for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    "In the 1970s, hyperkinesia was commonly diagnosed in children who are now recognized as having ADHD";
    - hyperkinesis

Derived forms: hyperkinesias

Encyclopedia: Hyperkinesia