What is another word for hypesthesia?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpɪsθˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Hypesthesia is a medical term used to describe a decrease in sensitivity in the skin or other sensory organs. Other possible synonyms for the word hypesthesia include hyposensitivity, numbness, tingling, and decreased sensation. Hyposensitivity may refer to a lower-than-normal responsiveness to a stimulus, whereas numbness suggests a complete absence of sensation in a particular area. Tingling often describes a sensation that is felt as prickling or pins-and-needles, while decreased sensation is a general term that can describe a variety of different types of sensory impairment. All of these terms are useful for describing the experience of reduced sensation, which can be caused by a variety of neurological or medical conditions.
