irritable
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A person may also become extremely confused and paranoid, easily upset, moody and irritable.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
AbbVie cut the list price of Linzess, a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, by about 50%, to $282 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
He broke the Dutchman again on his opening serve in the second set and moved to 4-2, but it was a struggle and he became noticeably more irritable.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
The findings may also be relevant for other conditions associated with gut inflammation, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic liver disease, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026
She looked irritable and at last seemed ready to talk to them.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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