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Hyperalgesia
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Definition
: An increased sensation of pain or discomfort produced by mimimally noxious stimuli due to damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTORS or injury to a peripheral nerve.
coordinate with TOUCH or HOT TEMPERATURE if pertinent
See Also
Pain
Other names
Hyperalgesia, Thermal; Hyperalgesia, Tactile; Thermal Hyperalgesia; Hyperalgesias, Thermal; Hyperalgesias, Tactile; Hyperalgesias, Secondary; Hyperalgesias, Primary; Hyperalgesias, Mechanical; Hyperalgesias; Allodynias, Thermal; Allodynias, Tactile; Allodynias, Mechanical; Thermal Allodynia; Tactile Allodynia; Mechanical Hyperalgesia; Mechanical Allodynia; Hyperalgesic Sensations; Hyperalgesia, Secondary; Hyperalgesia, Primary; Hyperalgesia, Mechanical
