| Term Name: | hyperekplexia |
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| Synonyms: | congenital stiff man syndrome, familial startle disease, hereditary hyperekplexia, Kok disease, startle disease |
| Definition: | A nervous system disease characterized by an exaggerated startle response to sudden, unexpected auditory or tactile stimuli and hypertonia. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0060695] ( DOID:0060695 ) |