allachesthesia
|al-la-ches-the-sia|
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/ˌæləkɛsˈθiːʒə/
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/ˌæləkɛsˈθiːziə/
mislocalization of sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allachesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allachēsis,' where 'allos' meant 'other' and 'aisthēsis' meant 'sensation.'
Historical Evolution
'allachēsis' transformed into the modern English word 'allachesthesia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other sensation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mislocalization of sensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which a stimulus applied to one part of the body is perceived as being applied to a different part.
In patients with allachesthesia, a touch on the left arm might be felt on the right arm.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 19:36