palmesthesia

noun

palm·​es·​the·​sia
ˌpalmə̇sˈthēzh(ē)ə
plural -s
: pallesthesia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek palmos vibration + New Latin esthesia

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“Palmesthesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmesthesia. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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