Hyperalgesia

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhaɪ.pÉ™(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒɪiz.ɪi.É™/

Origin

From hyper- + algesia

Full definition of hyperalgesia

Noun

1. (medicine) An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.

Antonyms

• hypoalgesia

Related terms

• algesia
• analgesia