hyperesthesia

(hī″pĕr-es-thē′zh(ē-)ă )

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[ hyper- + -esthesia ]
An increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as pain or touch.
SYN: SEE: algesia; SEE: oxyesthesia
hyperesthetic (hī″pĕr-es-thet′ik )
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, adj.

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