Noun: hyperkinesis ,hI-pu(r)-ki'nee-sis
- A condition characterized by excessive, abnormally increased movement, restlessness, or muscular activity
"The child's hyperkinesis made it difficult for him to sit still in class"
- (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a syndrome, especially in children, characterized by overactivity, inattention, and impulsivity, often considered an outdated term for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)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, hyperkinesis was commonly diagnosed in children who are now recognized as having ADHD";
- hyperkinesia
Derived forms: hyperkinesises
Encyclopedia: Hyperkinesis