noun
- abnormally increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, pain, or sound
Usage: medical/clinical term; also spelled hyperesthesia
Examples
- The patient reported hyperaesthesia in her fingertips after the nerve injury.
- Hyperaesthesia to light touch is a common symptom in certain neurological conditions.
- The burn victim experienced hyperaesthesia around the affected area during recovery.
- Some individuals with migraines develop temporary hyperaesthesia to sound and light.
- The neurologist tested for hyperaesthesia by gently stroking the patient's skin.