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Hemianesthesia

Synonyms or meaning of Hemianesthesia

Hemianesthesia is a medical condition characterized by a loss of sensation on one side of the body. This can include the loss of various types of sensations such as touch, pain, temperature, vibration, or proprioception (the sense of body position and movement).

The term comes from the Greek words “hemi,” meaning half, and “anesthesia,” meaning loss of sensation.

So, hemianesthesia literally translates to “half-feelinglessness.” In this condition, individuals experience a loss of sensation on one side of their body. This can include:

• Touch
• Pain
• Temperature
• Body position (proprioception)

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