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Physiology Physiology of Pain 6691f3df

Non - noxious stimuli perceived as pain is termed as:

A
Allodynia
B
Hyperalgesia
C
Hyperesthesia
D
Hyperpathia
High-Yield Explanation
Terminology Sensory disturbance Allodynia Situation in which a non - painful stimulus, once perceived, in experienced as painful, even excruciating. An example is elicitation of a painful sensation by application of a vibrating tuning fork. Hyperalgesia Severe pain in response to a mildly noxious stimulus Hyperpathia Threshold for a sensory stimulus is increased and perception is delayed, but once felt, it is unduly painful. Broad term encompasses all the phenomena described by hyperesthesia, allodynia, and hyperalgesia.

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