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is a condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli. (hyper- means excessive, and -esthesia means sensation or feeling)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoHyperalgesia is excess sensitivity to pain.
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∙ 6y agoPossibly hypersensitivity? Depends on the area and the stimuli
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∙ 10y agoHyperasthesia is the medical term meaning condition of excess sensation.
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∙ 8y agoHypersensitivity or HSP
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The condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli is known as?
hyperesthesia
What is an algometer?
An algometer is a device for measuring pain-inducing stimuli, and the sensitivity to such stimuli.
Damage to the fovea would probably have the least effect on visual sensitivity to what stimuli?
damage to the fovea would have the least effect on visual sensitivity to what stimuli
Do All plants show sensitivity to external stimuli and have the ability to move.?
Plants don't excel in locomotion, that is, the ability to move on their own. They show a sensitivity to external stimuli, such as food, by consuming it.
What is environmental sensitivity?
Environmental sensitivity is a type of medical condition. A person with this condition is overly sensitive to and becomes ill from items in their environment.
What is a respiratory disease in which airways in the lungs become narrow because of sensitivity to certain stimuli?
Allergic bronchitis,and asthma.
What is any environmental condition that causes an organism to adjust to a new condition?
stimulus. (plural, stimuli)
What does a sunflower feel like?
Yes, sunflowers feel sensitivity. They "feel" sensitivity in that they respond to stimuli, such as the direction and amount of light or damage to parts of itself. It does not "feel" in that it cannot experience pain, discomfort, or emotional distress.
What has the author Christine Marion Hansen written?
Christine Marion Hansen has written: 'Sensitivity to negative social stimuli in overweight women'
A respiratory disease in which airways in the longs become now because of sensitivity to certain stimuli is called what?
Chronic bronchitis
How can one be tested for a multiple chemical sensitivity?
You can be tested for multiple chemical sensitivity by being tested for sensitivity using the chemicals that you have deemed relevant by your doctor. You can learn more about this condition at the Wikipedia.
What is the medical term meaning condition associated with abnormal insulin secretion and sensitivity?
The medical term for a condition associated with abnormal insulin secretion and sensitivity is "insulin resistance." This condition can lead to high blood sugar levels and often precedes the development of type 2 diabetes. It is commonly seen in individuals with obesity and sedentary lifestyles.
