Pallesthesia
Pallesthesia
Pallesthesia (pronounced: pal-les-thee-zia) is a medical term that refers to the ability to perceive vibration or oscillatory movements in the body.
Etymology
The term Pallesthesia is derived from the Greek words "palin" meaning again and "aisthesis" meaning sensation.
Definition
Pallesthesia is a sensory perception that involves the ability to feel or perceive vibrations. This is often tested in neurological examinations to assess the function of peripheral nerves and is particularly important in conditions such as Peripheral Neuropathy and Multiple Sclerosis.
Related Terms
- Vibration Sense: This is the sensory modality that corresponds to the perception of vibration. It is one of the components of somatosensory function, along with touch, pressure, and proprioception.
- Proprioception: This is the sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- Peripheral Neuropathy: A condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet.
- Multiple Sclerosis: A potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pallesthesia
- Wikipedia's article - Pallesthesia
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