dissociated anesthesia

dissociated anesthesia definition - medical

dis·so·ci·at·ed anesthesia (dĭ-sōˈshē-āˌtĭd, -sē-)

noun
Loss of sensation for pain and temperature without the loss of tactile sense.

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