topesthesia

topesthesia

 [top″es-the´zhah] ability to recognize the location of a tactile stimulus.

top·es·the·si·a

(top'es-thē'zē-ă), The ability to localize a light touch applied to any part of the skin. [top- + G. aisthēsis, sensation]

top·es·the·si·a

(top'es-thē'zē-ă) The ability to localize a light touch applied to any part of the skin.
Synonym(s): topaesthesia. [top- + G. aisthēsis, sensation]