cacaesthesia

/kækæsθiːziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of synesthesia in which smells evoke colors or textures.

“The patient’s cacaesthesia made it difficult for her to focus in a busy office environment.”

2. noun

A type of synesthesia where smells are associated with tactile sensations.

“The researcher studied the phenomenon of cacaesthesia in participants who experienced it.”

Synonyms

  • intermodal processing
  • synesthesia

Antonyms

  • aphantasia