hypalgesia

/ˌhaɪˈæl.dʒiː.zi.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a reduced sensitivity to pain, especially as a result of damage to nerve fibers

“The patient’s hypalgesia was a result of the nerve damage during surgery.”

Synonyms

  • analgesia
  • hypersensitivity

Antonyms

  • allodynia
  • hyperalgesia