hyperaesthesia
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hy·per·aes·the·sia
(hī′pər-ĭs-thē′zhə)n.
Variant of hyperesthesia.
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hyperaesthesia
(ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθiːzɪə) orhyperesthesia
n
(Pathology) pathol increased sensitivity of any of the sense organs, esp of the skin to cold, heat, pain, etc
hyperaesthetic, hyperesthetic adj
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hy•per•es•the•sia
(ˌhaɪ pər əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə)n.
an abnormally acute sense of pain, heat, cold, or touch (opposed to hypesthesia).
[1840–50]
hy`per•es•thet′ic (-ˈθɛt ɪk) adj.
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hyperesthesia, hyperaesthesia
1. an excessive sensitivity of skin in a particular area.
2. an excessive sensitivity of a particular sense, especially smell.
3. a heightened sensitivity to the environment. — hyperesthetic, hyperaesthetic, adj.
See also: Disease and Illness 2. an excessive sensitivity of a particular sense, especially smell.
3. a heightened sensitivity to the environment. — hyperesthetic, hyperaesthetic, adj.
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Translations
Hyperästhesie