Non – noxious stimuli perceived as pain is termed as:
Correct Answer: Allodynia
Description: Terminology Sensory disturbance Allodynia Situation in which a non - painful stimulus, once perceived, in experienced as painful, even excruciating. An example is elicitation of a painful sensation by application of a vibrating tuning fork. Hyperalgesia Severe pain in response to a mildly noxious stimulus Hyperpathia Threshold for a sensory stimulus is increased and perception is delayed, but once felt, it is unduly painful. Broad term encompasses all the phenomena described by hyperesthesia, allodynia, and hyperalgesia.
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