Hypesthesia (Noun)
Meaning
Impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's hypesthesia made it difficult for her to feel the gentle touch of her loved ones.
- After the accident, he experienced hypesthesia in his left arm, which made everyday activities a challenge.
- The doctor explained that the hypesthesia in her fingers was a result of nerve damage caused by the disease.
- The hypesthesia in his feet made it hard for him to walk without stumbling or losing his balance.
- The elderly woman's hypesthesia made it difficult for her to feel the temperature of the water, leading to accidental burns.