Heteresthesia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Heteresthesia is defined as the presence of varying sensitivity, in both intensity and character, across different areas of the body. This condition is observed in both functional and organic diseases of the nervous system, as well as in healthy individuals.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HETEROESTHESIA consists of the presence of different sensitivity (both in intensity and character) in different areas of the body. It is encountered in functional and organic diseases of the nervous system (as well as in healthy people).
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“Heteresthesia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/heteresthesia/