hypalgesia

[ hip-al-jee-zee-uh, -see-uh, hahy-pal- ]

noun

1. decreased sensitivity to pain ( hyperalgesia ).

hypalgesia

/ -sɪə; ˌhaɪpælˈdʒiːzɪə /

noun

1. pathol diminished sensitivity to pain

Derived Forms

• ˌhypalˈgesic, adjective

Other Words From

• hypal·gesic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypalgesia¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hyp- + algesia

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg