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Definition of Acmesthesia
1. Noun. (pathology) The sensitivity of the skin to a sharp point (such as a pinprick) ¹
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Medical Definition of Acmesthesia
1. 1. Sensitivity to pinprick. 2. A cutaneous sensation of a sharp point. Origin: G. Acme, point, + aisthesis, sensation (05 Mar 2000)