A higher than normal level of activity. Hyperactivity can be used to describe the increased action of a body function, such as hormone production, or behavior. A person who is hyperactive may seem to be always moving or fidgeting, impulsive, unable to concentrate, and talking too much.
( HY-per-ak-TIH-vih-tee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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