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aesthesia

American

[es-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / ɛsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

Also aesthesis

noun

a variant of esthesia.

aesthesia British

/ iːsˈθiːzɪə /

noun

the normal ability to experience sensation, perception, or sensitivity

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Etymology

Origin of aesthesia

C20: back formation from _anaesthesia

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Aesthesia Benefit for the Chalk Repertory Theatre features immersive theatrical experiences and more.

From Los Angeles Times

They call it supergastral aesthesia now.

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