Aphanisia

/ˌæfənɪˈziːə/ noun

Definition

Complete loss or absence of tactile sensation or the sense of touch, a neurological condition.

Etymology

From Greek 'aphanes' (not appearing) combined with the suffix '-sia' indicating a medical condition. The term suggests the disappearance of sensation or perception, particularly regarding touch and proprioception.

Kelly Says

People with aphanisia can't feel pain, temperature, or pressure on their skin—which sounds like a superpower but is actually dangerous because they don't know when they're injured! Their brains literally aren't receiving the signals that normally make sensations 'appear' to our consciousness.

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