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What does irritability mean?

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Noun
  1. The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability
  2. (physiology) A natural susceptibility, characteristic of all living organisms, tissues, and cells, to the influence of certain stimuli, response being manifested in a variety of ways.
  3. (medicine) A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli.
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Some of the children became prone to violent outbursts, irritability, nightmares, and insomnia.
But the family have pulled together and, in spite of fits of irritability, are happy.
During this time you may have feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety and irritability.
But the sullenness, withdrawal and irritability are hard on those around them.
Avoid alcohol because it can cause your blood sugar levels to fluctuate and induces irritability.
The lack of other vitamins, such as B1, B2, B6 and C, can generate feelings of irritability and depression.

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