1. the ability to perceive or feel sensations; sensitivity to sensory stimuli
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in medical contexts to describe sensory perception

Examples

• The patient's esthesia returned gradually after the anesthetic wore off.
• Doctors tested the patient's esthesia by checking responses to touch and temperature.
• Loss of esthesia in the fingers can indicate nerve damage.
• The medication temporarily reduced the patient's esthesia in the affected area.
• Normal esthesia is essential for detecting pain and preventing injury.