hyperesthesia /hy·per·es·the·sia/ (-es-the´zhah) increased sensitivity to stimulation, particularly to touch.hyperesthet´ic
hyperesthesia
hyperesthesia (hīˈ·per·es·thēˑ·zhē·ˈ
),
hyperesthesia (hī´p
resthē´zh),
hyperesthesia
acoustic hyperesthesia , auditory hyperesthesia hyperacusis.
cerebral hyperesthesia that due to a cerebral lesion.
gustatory hyperesthesia hypergeusia.
muscular hyperesthesia muscular oversensitivity to pain or fatigue.
olfactory hyperesthesia hyperosmia.
oneiric hyperesthesia increased sensitivity or pain during sleep and dreams.
optic hyperesthesia abnormal sensitivity of the eye to light.
tactile hyperesthesia excessive sensitivity of the sense of touch.
hy·per·es·the·sia or hy·per·aes·the·sia (h  p r- s-th  zh)n. An abnormal or pathological increase in sensitivity to sensory stimuli, as of the skin to touch or the ear to sound. Also called oxyesthesia. hy per·es·thetic (-th tk) adj. |
hyperesthesia
[-esthē′zhə]
an extreme sensitivity of one of the body's sense organs, such as pain or touch receptors in the skin.
hyperesthesia (hīˈ·per·es·thēˑ·zhē·ˈ
),n heightened sensitivity to touch, often perceived as painful or irritating; commonly caused by nerve compression, shingles, chronic pain, or stress.
hyperesthesia (hī´p
resthē´zh),n an excessive sensitivity of the skin or of a special sense.
hyperesthesia
a state of abnormally increased sensitivity to stimuli.
hyperesthesia syndrome
used by some to describe a recurring illness with fever, anorexia, reluctance to move and pain on palpation of the abdomen and lumbar spine; of unknown etiology.
idiopathic hyperesthesia syndrome
dogs and especially cats may show an increased sensitivity to being touched or handled, with intense chewing or licking over the sensitive area, which is commonly the back or one or more limbs. No dermatitis is present initially, but it does develop with continuing self-trauma. The cause is usually unknown, but sensory neuropathies, psychogenic factors, arthritis, anal sac disease, tapeworm infestation and psychomotor epilepsy have been suggested. Called also acral lick dermatitis, psychogenic alopecia, feline hyperesthesia syndrome.
hyperesthesia
Neurology A state of excess sensitivity to touch or other sensory stimuli
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