algesthesis

/ælˌdʒɛsˈθiːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A subjective experience of the quality or intensity of a sensation or emotion, especially in relation to the experience of pain.

“The doctor tried to assess the patient’s algesthesis to determine the severity of her injury.”

2. noun

The faculty or process of perceiving sensations or emotions in terms of their quality or intensity.

“The study of algesthesis is a vital aspect of understanding human perception.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • numbness