adj :  characterized by an abnormal degree of responsiveness (as to a physical or emotional stimulus) hy*per*re*spon*sive*ness n hy*per*re*spon*siv*i*ty n pl  -ties  
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  hy·po·re·spon·sive 
 
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