hyperknesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.

Word forms

hyperknesis

Etymology

From hyper- + Ancient Greek κνῆσις (knêsis, “itching”).

Related words

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