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

All we have to remember is that these things are psychic in their origin, and not ignorantly confound sensation with consciousness, or hyperaesthesia with the various psychopathic faculties we have been discussing.

From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial

If, however, the dog progresses to the stage of hyperaesthesia, and the muscles of deglutition become extremely rigid, so that he cannot swallow, convulsions will certainly follow.

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

The reaction from the battle-field produced a condition of hyperaesthesia in which all the theatrical values were altered.

From Heartbreak House by Shaw, Bernard

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.

Only by lowering the excitability of the nervous system, by occupying the mind and giving strength to the child's powers of control can we effectively combat the hyperaesthesia.

From The Nervous Child by Cameron, Hector Charles