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Non-noxious stimulus is perceived as pain in -

A
Allodynia
B
Hyperalgesia
C
Paraesthesia
D
Hyperpathia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Allodynia Terminology of sensory disturbances:o Allodynia-Perception of nonpainful stimulus as painful, even excruciating.o Paraesthesia-Pins and needle sensation, tingling (may include a wide variety of other abnormal sensations, except pain)o Dysesthesia-All types of abnormal sensations including painful oneso Hyperesthesia-Pain or increased sensitivity in response to toucho Hyperalgesia-Severe pain in response to a mildly noxious stimuluso Hyperpathia-Is a broad term encompassing all the phenomena described by hyperesthesia, allodynia, and hyperalgesia.

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