What is another word for Hyperesthesia?

Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpəɹɪsθˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA)

Hyperesthesia is a condition where a person becomes extremely sensitive to stimuli. The word has several synonyms that describe the same condition, such as hypersensitivity, heightened sensitivity, super-sensitivity, and excessive sensitivity. These words all refer to the same condition where a person's senses become overactive and they are more aware of their surroundings than usual. This condition can be caused by many factors, including neurological disorders, chronic pain conditions, and psychiatric disorders. It can lead to symptoms such as discomfort, pain, and anxiety. Understanding the synonyms for hyperesthesia can help individuals better communicate their symptoms to healthcare professionals, enabling speedy diagnosis and treatment.

What are the hypernyms for Hyperesthesia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    oversensitivity, hyperirritability, heightened responsiveness, heightened sensitivity, increased sensitivity.

Usage examples for Hyperesthesia

The presence of these areas of Hyperesthesia, hypesthesia and anesthesia indicates that association fibers are abnormally connected in the brain for the moment at least, and that as a consequence there is over-attention to certain portions of the body with lack of ordinary attention to others.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh

Related words: neuropsychological disorder, tingling, pins and needles, prickling, tingling feeling, pins and needles in feet

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