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hypoesthesia

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hypoesthesia /hy·po·es·the·sia/ (-es-the´zhah) abnormally decreased sensitivity, particularly to touch.hypoesthet´ic
hy·po·es·the·sia (hp-s-thzh) or hy·pes·the·sia (hps-)
n.
Partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli; diminished sensation.
hypes·thesic (-thzk), hypes·thetic (-thtk) adj.
hypoesthesia.
hypoesthesia [hi″po-es-the´zhah]
abnormally decreased sensitivity to stimuli, particularly to touch. Called also hypesthesia. adj., adj hypoesthet´ic.
hypoesthesia (hī´pōesthē´zē, -zh),
n a decreased sensitivity to touch or pressure.
hypoesthesia
a state of abnormally decreased sensitivity to stimuli; is only assumed in animals when there is an inadequate response to the application of a touch or pain stimulus which is a test of reflex arc integrity. An expression of pain by an animal in response to stimulation is accepted as evidence of central perception.
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