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hypoesthesia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

partial loss of tactile sensation; numbness

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hypesthesia

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: disability, disablement, handicap, impairment

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó) Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der. English hypo- English -esthesia English hypoesthesia From hypo- + -esthesia.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hypoestesia — partial loss of sensation
  • Central Kurdish: سڕ (sirr) — partial loss of sensation
  • Spanish: hipoestesia — partial loss of sensation