hyperalgesia en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English algesia English hyperalgesia From hyper- + algesia.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperalgesias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
antihyperalgesia · hyperalgesic
Relateds
Translations (1)
pt hiperalgesia (an increased sensitivity to pain)