Bathyhyperesthesia

/ˌbæθɪˌhaɪpərɛsˈθiʒə/ noun

Definition

Abnormally heightened sensitivity to deep pressure or internal bodily sensations, a neurological condition.

Etymology

From Greek 'bathos' (depth) + 'hyper' (over) + 'aisthesis' (sensation). A specialized medical term combining multiple Greek roots.

Kelly Says

Some people with bathyhyperesthesia experience pain from light pressure on their skin due to overactive deep-tissue nerve receptors—a genuinely disabling condition!

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