cryptesthesia

[ krip-tuh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ ˌkrɪp təsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun Psychology.

allegedly paranormal perception, as clairvoyance or clairaudience.

Origin of cryptesthesia

First recorded in 1920–25; crypt(o)- + esthesia

Medical definitions for cryptesthesia

cryptesthesia

n.

A mode of paranormal perception, such as clairvoyance.