hyperalgesia
hyperalgesia · hyperalgesias
An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors…An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.
/ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.
Translations
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plural: hyperalgesias| Singular | hyperalgesia |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedhyperalgesic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable