Hyperknesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyperknesis is a noun meaning (medicine) An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.
Meaning
(medicine) An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alloknesis, hyperpathia, hyperesthesia, pruritus, pruritoception, hypersensibility.
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