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hyperesthesia

hy·per·es·the·sia
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
    • /ˌhaɪ pər əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
    • /ˌhaɪ pər əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/

Definitions of hyperesthesia word

  • noun hyperesthesia an abnormally acute sense of pain, heat, cold, or touch; algesia. 1
  • noun hyperesthesia Excessive physical sensitivity, especially of the skin. 1
  • noun hyperesthesia an abnormal sensitivity of the skin or some sense organ 0
  • noun hyperesthesia Unusual or pathological sensitivity of the skin or of a particular sense. 0
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Origin of hyperesthesia

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; hyper- + esthesia

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Parts of speech for Hyperesthesia

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hyperesthesia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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