hypoesthesia (Meaning)
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hypoesthesia (n)
impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypoesthesia
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hypoesthesia Sentence Examples
- The patient exhibited hypoesthesia in their right hand, rendering it less sensitive to touch.
- A spinal cord injury resulted in hypoesthesia and paralysis in the patient's lower extremities.
- Nerve damage caused temporary hypoesthesia in my leg, making it difficult to walk.
- The administration of local anesthetics can induce hypoesthesia in the target area.
- Stroke victims often experience hypoesthesia on the affected side of their body.
- Hypoesthesia in the fingertips can impair fine motor skills and dexterity.
- Certain medications can have side effects such as hypoesthesia as ataxia.
- Diabetic neuropathy can lead to progressive hypoesthesia in the feet and hands.
- A specific type of hypoesthesia, tactile hypoesthesia, involves impaired sensitivity to touch and vibration.
- Thermal hypoesthesia refers to diminished sensitivity to temperature changes in the affected area.
FAQs About the word hypoesthesia
impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
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No antonyms found.
The patient exhibited hypoesthesia in their right hand, rendering it less sensitive to touch.
A spinal cord injury resulted in hypoesthesia and paralysis in the patient's lower extremities.
Nerve damage caused temporary hypoesthesia in my leg, making it difficult to walk.
The administration of local anesthetics can induce hypoesthesia in the target area.
