aesthesia

[ es-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ ɛsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

Also aes·the·sis [es-thee-sis] /ɛsˈθi sɪs/.

Definition for aesthesis (2 of 2)

esthesis

or aes·the·sis

[ es-thee-sis ]
/ ɛsˈθi sɪs /

noun

sensation; feeling.

Origin of esthesis

First recorded in 1850–55, esthesis is from the Greek word aísthēsis sensation, perception

British Dictionary definitions for aesthesis

aesthesia

US esthesia

/ (iːsˈθiːzɪə) /

noun

the normal ability to experience sensation, perception, or sensitivity

Word Origin for aesthesia

C20: back formation from anaesthesia

Medical definitions for aesthesis

aesthesia

n.

The ability to feel or perceive.