Advertisement
Advertisement
hypesthesia
or hyp·aes·the·sia
[ hip-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, hahy-puhs- ]
noun
, Pathology.
- an abnormally weak sense of pain, heat, cold, or touch.
hypesthesia
/ ˌhɪpiːsˈθiːzɪə; ˌhaɪ-; ˌhɪpiːsˈθiːsɪk; ˌhaɪ- /
Discover More
Derived Forms
- hypesthesic, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- hyp·es·the·sic [hip-, uh, s-, thee, -zik, -sik, hahy-p, uh, s-], adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of hypesthesia1
Discover More
Example Sentences
There are likely to be spots of hyperesthesia or hypesthesia or even complete anesthesia somewhere on the skin.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse