haphalgesia

noun

haph·​al·​ge·​sia ˌhaf-ᵊl-ˈjē-zhə, -z(h)ē-ə How to pronounce haphalgesia (audio)
: pain upon physical contact with something which does not usually induce the sensation of pain

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“Haphalgesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/haphalgesia. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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