tactile hyperesthesia
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Related to tactile hyperesthesia: hyperesthesia syndrome
hy·per·a·phi·a
(hī'pĕr-ā'fē-ă),Extreme sensitivity to touch.
Synonym(s): oxyaphia, tactile hyperesthesia
[hyper- + G. haphē, touch]
tactile hyperesthesia
An abnormal sensitivity to touch.
See also: hyperesthesia