increased sensitivity of any of the sense organs, esp of the skin to cold, heat, pain, etc
Derived forms
hyperaesthetic or US hyperesthetic (ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθɛtɪk)
adjective
Examples of 'hyperaesthesia' in a sentence
hyperaesthesia
Sural nerve was evaluated with physical examination for paraesthesia, hyperaesthesia, lateralis cruris and foot pain in all patient controls.
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