Abnormalities in Sensory Perception Flashcards
1
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Allodynia
A
the sensation of pain in response to a stimulus that would not typically produce pain
2
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Analgesia
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The absence of pain while remaining concious
3
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Anesthesia
A
Absence of touch sensation
4
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Causalgia
A
constant, relentless, burning hyperesthesia and hyperalgesia that develops after a peripheral nerve injury
5
Q
Dysesthesia
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distortion of any of the senses (especially touch)
6
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Hyperesthesia
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heightened sensation
7
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Hyperpathia
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an extreme exaggeration of the pain response
8
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Hypoesthesia
A
Diminished sensation of touch
9
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Neuralgia
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sever and multiple shock-like pains that radiate from a specific nerve distribution
10
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Pallanesthesia
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Loss of vibration sensation
11
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Paresthesia
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Abnormal sensation such as tingling, pins and needles or burning sensation
