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hyperalgesia  

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  • Hyperalgesia ( or ; 'hyper' from Greek ὑπέρ (huper, “over”), '-algesia' from Greek algos, ἄλγος (pain)) is an abnormally increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves and can cause hypersensitivity to stimulus. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-C45RWC0W-3

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