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hypesthesia /hyp·es·the·sia/ (hi″pes-the´zhah) hypoesthesia.
hypesthesia [hī′pisthē′zhə] Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, aisthesis, feeling a decrease in sensation in response to stimulation of the sensory nerves or body organs or areas they innervate. Also called hypoesthesia. hypesthetic, adj. hypesthesia (hī´pesthē´zh n a condition characterized by atypically decreased sensation. hypesthesia abnormally diminished sensitiveness; hypoesthesia. hypesthesia Diminished sensitivity to tactile stimuli How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Signs indicating the presence of identifiable neurological pathology (asymmetric Achilles tendon reflex, hypesthesia in a radicular pattern, passive straight leg raising restricted by pain in the lower extremity below the knee). Reproduction of paresthesia or hypesthesia along the median nerve distribution is considered diagnostic of CTS. Nervous System: hypesthesia, insomnia, median nerve neuropathy, migraine, muscular spasm, paresthesia, sciatica, somnolence, vertigo. |
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