Hypoesthesia is the term of a diminished sense of touch.
Dorsal column system
Palpation is the medical term meaning using the sense of touch to examine the patient.
Nervous system.
Damage to the somatosensory pathway, specifically the dorsal column-medial lemniscal pathway, could result in diminished sense of touch. This pathway carries touch and proprioceptive information from the body to the brain for processing.
Palpable means noticeable by touch.
of Touch, Affecting; moving; pathetic; as, a touching tale., Concerning; with respect to., The sense or act of feeling; touch.
Of or pertaining to the organs, or the sense, of touch; perceiving, or perceptible, by the touch; capable of being touched; as, tactile corpuscles; tactile sensations.
Of or pertaining to the organs, or the sense, of touch; perceiving, or perceptible, by the touch; capable of being touched; as, tactile corpuscles; tactile sensations.
Astereognosis or somatosensory agnosia is the inability to judge the form of an object by touch.
Sense of fell is related to sense of touch.
To protect your sense of touch, you can avoid exposing your hands to extreme temperatures or harmful chemicals, wear appropriate protective gear when handling sharp objects or working with tools, and moisturize your skin regularly to prevent it from becoming dry or cracked. Additionally, seek medical attention for any injuries or conditions that affect your sense of touch.
Lack of sense of touch, known as hypoesthesia or numbness, is a condition where an individual may not feel tactile sensations or may have reduced sensitivity to touch. This can be caused by nerve damage, medical conditions like diabetes, or neurological disorders. It can affect a person's ability to feel pain, temperature changes, or pressure.