hyperesthesia
/ˌhaɪpərəsˈθiʒə/
noun
- An increased sensitivity to physical stimuli, such as touch, pain, or temperature.
- The dentist adjusted the treatment because of the patient's hyperesthesia in the gums.
- Patients with hyperesthesia may find even a light touch painful.
- Hyperesthesia can be a symptom of certain nerve disorders.
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