Acmesthesia (noun)
ak-mas-thee-see-a
awareness of sharp points through the sense of touch without experiencing pain.
Acmesthesia, “awareness of sharp points through touch without pain,” is based on Ancient Greek akmḗ, “point, highest point,” and aísthēsis, “sensation, perception.” Akmḗ comes from a family of words related to sharpness, whether literally or figuratively, both within and beyond Ancient Greek.
Example sentences
“During the acupuncture session, she experienced acmesthesia and felt only minimal discomfort from the pinpricks.”
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