What does "hyperesthesia" mean?

Unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular sense.

What is a synonym for "hyperesthesia"?

Common synonyms include: allergy, anaphylaxis, delicacy, empathy, esthesia, hypersensitivity.

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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.""

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

From hyper- + -aesthesia.