Meaning of HYPESTHESIA

Pronunciation:			`hipis'theezhu
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  impairment of tactile sensitivity; decrease of sensitivity
	Synonyms:		hypoesthesia
	See Also:		disability, disablement, handicap, impairment
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A condition where the body is much less sensitive than normal to stimulation from such things as light, touch, or pain. The opposite of hypoesthesia is hyperesthesia.