Overactivity

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Excessive activity countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    excessive activity wordnet

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overextension

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"Gut bacteria break down soluble fiber, which includes pectin from apples, berries and citrus, into short chain fatty acids. Marsland says the fatty acids interact with spongy tissue inside the bones, where protective immune cells are produced, and help quiet immune system overactivity. An overzealous immune reaction can lead to inflammation."

Etymology

From over- + activity.

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