hypesthesia
/ˌhaɪpəsˈθiːʒə/
noun
- A reduced or diminished sense of touch or sensation in part of the body.
- Hypesthesia can be a side effect of certain medications.
- After the accident, he experienced hypesthesia in his left hand.
- The doctor tested for hypesthesia by touching the patient's skin with a soft brush.
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