Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pseudesthesia

Noun

/ˌsuː.dɛsˈθiː.ʒə/

Definition

The sensation of perception of a stimulus that is not actually present or is misinterpreted by the sensory systems.

Examples

After the accident, she experienced pseudesthesia in her limb, feeling sensations that weren’t actually there.
Doctors suspect that his pseudesthesia might be linked to neurological issues.

Meaning

Pseudesthesia refers to a false sense of perception, where an individual feels that they are experiencing a sensory stimulus, such as touch or pain, without any real external cause.