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hyperactivity
[ hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee ]
hyperactivity
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- An abnormally high level of activity or excitement shown by a person, especially a child, that interferes with the ability to concentrate or interact with others.
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Origin of hyperactivity1
Example Sentences
But hyperactivity has taken its toll, and one day she finds herself unable to get out of bed.
He had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder and drug-induced psychosis.
Public health advocates see the announcement as a win after years of pushing for stricter oversight of synthetic dyes due to their links to hyperactivity in children and potential carcinogenic properties.
It’s not a surprising response from someone who describes herself as neurodivergent, having only recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which often includes difficulty paying attention.
Another study by the UK's Food Standards Agency linked red dye 40 to increased hyperactivity in children.
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