acmaesthesia

/ækˌmæsˈθiːzə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a disorder of the senses in which a person perceives a combination of different sensations (such as seeing sounds or hearing colors) when stimulated by a single sense (such as sight).

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of acmaesthesia, which made everyday life extremely challenging.”

Synonyms

  • polyopia
  • synaesthesia

Antonyms

  • normopterygium
  • normosmia