hypalgesia

American

[hip-al-jee-zee-uh, -see-uh, hahy-pal-] / ˌhɪp ælˈdʒi zi ə, -si ə, ˌhaɪ pæl- /

Also hypalgia

noun

decreased sensitivity to pain (opposed to hyperalgesia).

hypalgesia British

/ -sɪə, ˌhaɪpælˈdʒiːzɪə /

noun

pathol diminished sensitivity to pain

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

hypalgesic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypalgesia

First recorded in 1880–85; hyp- + algesia

Example Sentences

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The amnesia and the hypalgesia, which the patient manifested on admission, are the two symptoms which may perhaps be considered as more or less hysterical in nature.

From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Glueck, Bernard

General hypalgesia was present; he responded but very feebly to pin pricks.

From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Glueck, Bernard

All superficial reflexes active; winced when pricked with a pin but there was a decided hypalgesia present.

From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Glueck, Bernard

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