Hyperesthesia

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular sense. countable, uncountable

    ""There are zones of marked hyper-æsthesia on his limbs. His visual field and pupillary reaction is normal.""

Synonyms

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allergyanaphylaxisdelicacyempathyhypersensitivityidentification

Example

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""There are zones of marked hyper-æsthesia on his limbs. His visual field and pupillary reaction is normal.""

Etymology

From hyper- + -aesthesia.

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feline hyperesthesia syndrome

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