hypoesthesia
|hy-po-es-the-sia|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊ.ɛsˈθiː.ʒə/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊ.ɛsˈθiː.ʒə/
reduced sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypoesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypoaisthēsis,' where 'hypo-' meant 'under' and 'aisthēsis' meant 'sensation.'
Historical Evolution
'hypoaisthēsis' transformed into the modern English word 'hypoesthesia' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under sensation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reduced sense of touch or sensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by a reduced sense of touch or sensation.
The patient was diagnosed with hypoesthesia in the affected limb.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 19:08