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tactile hyperesthesia |
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hyperesthesia /hy·per·es·the·sia/ (-es-the´zhah) increased sensitivity to stimulation, particularly to touch.hyperesthet´ic
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.
tactile hyperesthesia Etymology: L, tactus + Gk, hyper, excessive, aesthesis, sensitivity an abnormal increase in the sense of touch. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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