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allesthesia

|al-les-the-sia|

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/ˌælɛsˈθiːʒə/

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/ˌælɛsˈθiːzɪə/

crossed sensation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'allesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allesthēsia,' where 'allos' meant 'other' and 'aisthēsis' meant 'sensation.'

Historical Evolution

'allesthēsia' transformed into the modern English word 'allesthesia' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'other sensation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a condition in which a stimulus applied to one side of the body is perceived on the opposite side.

In patients with allesthesia, a touch on the left arm might be felt on the right arm.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/26 09:06