Definition
allodynia
noun
- pain produced by a stimulus that does not normally cause pain, such as light touch or mild temperature change
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in neurology and pain management
Examples
- The patient experienced allodynia when even a gentle brush of fabric against the skin caused sharp pain.
- Allodynia is a common symptom in patients with neuropathic pain conditions.
- After the injury, she developed allodynia and could not tolerate wearing clothing on the affected area.
- Doctors distinguish between allodynia and hyperalgesia when diagnosing pain disorders.
- The medication helped reduce the allodynia that had made daily activities unbearable.