hyperaesthesia

British  

/ ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθiːzɪə, ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθɛtɪk /

noun

1. pathol increased sensitivity of any of the sense organs, esp of the skin to cold, heat, pain, etc

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Other Word Forms

• hyperaesthetic adjective

Example Sentences

But hyperaesthesia sometimes spreads to the upper cheek.

From Inferences from Haunted Houses and Haunted Men by Harris, John William

He advised, with many words and much kind intent, that Pat be muzzled until the "hyperaesthesia" did or did not develop.

From Starr, of the Desert by Bower, B. M.

Neither found the serenity and repose of Wagner, for neither was as sane and both suffered mortally from hyperaesthesia, the penalty of all sick genius.

From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James

The hyperaesthesia spreads in a slight degree round the eye.

From Inferences from Haunted Houses and Haunted Men by Harris, John William

But no precautions were taken against hyperaesthesia further than enclosing the card in a second envelope.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various