acoenaesthesia
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/ˌeɪˌsiːnəsˈθiːʒə/
lack of body sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acoenaesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akoinaesthēsia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'koinaesthēsia' meant 'common sensation.'
Historical Evolution
'akoinaesthēsia' transformed into the modern English word 'acoenaesthesia' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without common sensation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of normal sensation or awareness of one's body.
The patient was diagnosed with acoenaesthesia after reporting a persistent numbness.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 14:51