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A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ.

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  1. n. A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ.
  2. n. an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part
  3. A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ. Hoblyn.
  4. A morbid degree of excitement or irritation in an organ.Hoblyn.
  5. n. an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity to stimulation of an organ or body part