tumultus

tumultus

 [too-mul´tus] excessive organic action or motility.

tumultus

The fourth Latin declension for an uproar, bustle, disturbance, excitement, anxiety, fear, panic—e.g., agitation. It is long retired from the working medical parlance.

tumultus

(tū-mŭl′tŭs) [L.] Excessive or agitated activity.

tumultus cordis

Irregular heart action with palpitation.