hyperalgesia

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hyperalgesia

Etymology edit

hyper- +‎ algesia

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/

Noun edit

hyperalgesia (countable and uncountable, plural hyperalgesias)

(medicine) An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.

Antonyms edit

hypoalgesia

Related terms edit

Translations edit

an increased sensitivity to pain

Portuguese: hiperalgesia (pt) f

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