Definition of hyperaesthesia in English:
hyperaesthesia
(US hyperesthesia)
noun ˌhʌɪpərɛsˈθiːzɪəˌhʌɪpəriːsˈθiːzɪəˌhaɪpərəsˈθiʒə
mass nounMedicine Excessive physical sensitivity, especially of the skin.
〔医〕(尤指皮肤)知觉过敏, 感觉过敏
Example sentencesExamples
- A few hours later the familiar scalp hyperaesthesia started.
- She has an area of hyperesthesia, which has made it difficult for her to tolerate any direct pressure to the region, be it clothing, chairs, etc.
- They were exquisitely tender and there was adjacent hyperaesthesia.
- Areas of hyperesthesia should be noted and a search made for herniae.
- Pain and hyperesthesia induce reflex muscle spasms, which leads to voluntary guarding.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from hyper- 'above normal' + Greek aisthēsis 'sensation'.
Definition of hyperesthesia in US English:
hyperesthesia
(British hyperaesthesia)
nounˌhaɪpərəsˈθiʒəˌhīpərəsˈTHēZHə
Medicine Excessive physical sensitivity, especially of the skin.
〔医〕(尤指皮肤)知觉过敏, 感觉过敏
Example sentencesExamples
- A few hours later the familiar scalp hyperaesthesia started.
- Areas of hyperesthesia should be noted and a search made for herniae.
- She has an area of hyperesthesia, which has made it difficult for her to tolerate any direct pressure to the region, be it clothing, chairs, etc.
- Pain and hyperesthesia induce reflex muscle spasms, which leads to voluntary guarding.
- They were exquisitely tender and there was adjacent hyperaesthesia.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from hyper- ‘above normal’ + Greek aisthēsis ‘sensation’.