hyperactivity

n. a condition characterized by spontaneous gross motor activity or restlessness that is excessive for the age of the individual. Although a prominent feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, it is not diagnostic of any particular disorder and must be correlated with other findings to identify the appropriate diagnosis. See also purposeless hyperactivity. —hyperactive adj.

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April 28th 2024

cunnilingus

n. stimulation of the external female genital organs (i.e., the clitoris and vulva) with the mouth or tongue. Also called cunnilinctio; cunnilinction; cunnilinctus; cunnilingam. See also orogenital activity.