hypoesthesia
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpoʊɛsˈθiːʒə/
- Specialized
:
hipoestesia
- After the injury, he experienced hypoesthesia in his left hand, making it hard to feel objects.
Examples
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In such patients, an alteration of the anatomy, a loss of motor function, a lack of lubrication, and the presence of anesthesia or hypoesthesia can lead to functional deficits.
Academic text (2003) -
It is only through quantitative analysis of the sensory thresholds that we can hope to determine the impact of anesthesia and hypoesthesia on the function of this region.
Academic text (2003) -
The doctor explained that hypoesthesia could cause difficulties in everyday tasks, as the patient might not fully sense touch.
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Due to hypoesthesia from nerve damage, she struggled to notice when her hand was resting on a hot surface.
Synonyms
Less feeling in a part of the body when touched
A problem with feeling touch that makes the skin feel numb or strange
Antonyms
- Specialized
1
9.9
An increased sensitivity to touch and other senses that makes even light contact painful
How Sensitive
- Specialized
1
9.9
∞
1.0
- Specialized
19
4.6
- Specialized
76
4.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hypoesthesia comes from Greek parts hypo- meaning 'under' or 'less' and -esthesia meaning 'feeling' or 'sensation', the same root as in anesthesia. So, hypoesthesia means 'less feeling', which is why it describes reduced sensitivity to touch or other senses.