acroaesthesia
|ac-ro-aes-the-sia|
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/ˌækroʊiˈsθiːziə/
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/ˌækrəʊiˈsθiːziə/
heightened sensitivity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroaesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'aisthesis' combined in Greek to form 'akroaisthesia', which eventually became the modern English word 'acroaesthesia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sensation at the extremities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an increased sensitivity to stimuli, especially in the extremities.
The patient was diagnosed with acroaesthesia, experiencing heightened sensitivity in her fingers and toes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 02:36