erethism Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Er"e*thism noun
Etymology
Gr. irritation, fr. to stir, rouse, fr. to stir: cf. F. éréthisme.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ. Hoblyn.

Webster 1913