hyperaesthesia
/ˌhaɪpərɛsˈθiʒə/
noun
- An abnormally increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, pain, or sound.
- People with hyperaesthesia may find light touches painful.
- Hyperaesthesia can be a symptom of certain neurological disorders.
- The patient's hyperaesthesia made it difficult to wear rough fabrics.