acmaesthesia
|ac-maes-the-sia|
C2
/ˌæk.miˈsθiː.ʒə/
absence of sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acmaesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akmē' meaning 'point' and 'aisthēsis' meaning 'sensation'.
Historical Evolution
'akmē' and 'aisthēsis' combined in Greek to form 'acmaesthesia', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the absence of sensation at a specific point, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by a lack of normal sensation or feeling, especially in the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with acmaesthesia in the affected limb.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 06:06