Dysesthetic

/ˌdɪsɛsˈθɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by dysesthesia; experiencing or causing abnormal or distorted sensations.

Etymology

Adjective form of dysesthesia, using the suffix -ic. It describes conditions, symptoms, or sensations related to the abnormal processing of sensory information by the nervous system.

Kelly Says

A dysesthetic person experiences the world differently—what should feel normal feels weird. Chronic pain patients often develop dysesthetic sensations, and understanding this helps doctors treat them better than just telling them 'it's all in your head.'

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