topesthesia

topesthesia

 [top″es-the´zhah]

ability to recognize the location of a tactile stimulus.

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top·es·the·si·a

(top'es-thē'zē-ă),

The ability to localize a light touch applied to any part of the skin.

[top- + G. aisthēsis, sensation]

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top·es·the·si·a

(top'es-thē'zē-ă)

The ability to localize a light touch applied to any part of the skin.
Synonym(s): topaesthesia.

[top- + G. aisthēsis, sensation]

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