hyperalgesia

English

Etymology

hyper- +‎ algesia

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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

hypoalgesia

Related terms

Translations

an increased sensitivity to pain

Portuguese: hiperalgesia (pt) f

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