haph·al·ge·sia
| \ ˌhaf-ᵊl-ˈjē-zhə, -z(h)ē-ə
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Medical Definition of haphalgesia
: pain upon physical contact with something which does not usually induce the sensation of pain
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“Haphalgesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/haphalgesia. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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