hyperesthesia

hyperesthesia definition - medical

hy·per·es·the·sia or hy·per·aes·the·sia (hīˌpər-ĭs-thēˈzhə)

noun
An abnormal or pathological increase in sensitivity to sensory stimuli, as of the skin to touch or the ear to sound. Also called oxyesthesia.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌper·es·thetˈic (-thĕtˈĭk) adjective

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