hypervigilance
English
noun
Definitions
- An enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats.
Etymology
Prefix from English vigilance.
Origin
English
vigilance
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Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- biovigilance English
- haemovigilance English
- hemovigilance English
- hypovigilance English
- invigilance English
- pharmacovigilance English
- phytovigilance English
- toxicovigilance English
- unvigilance English
- vigilance English
- vigilance Middle French