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Hyperalgesia MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hyperalgesia
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.751.791.400
C23.888.592.763.770.400
Unique ID
D006930
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006930
Annotation
coordinate with TOUCH or HOT TEMPERATURE if pertinent
Scope Note
An increased sensation of pain or discomfort produced by minimally noxious stimuli due to damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTORS or injury to a peripheral nerve.
Entry Term(s)
Allodynia
Allodynia, Mechanical
Allodynia, Tactile
Allodynia, Thermal
Hyperalgesia, Mechanical
Hyperalgesia, Primary
Hyperalgesia, Secondary
Hyperalgesia, Tactile
Hyperalgesia, Thermal
Hyperalgesic Sensations
Hyperalgia
Hyperalgia, Mechanical
Hyperalgia, Primary
Hyperalgia, Secondary
Mechanical Allodynia
Mechanical Hyperalgesia
Tactile Allodynia
Thermal Allodynia
NLM Classification #
WL 710
See Also
Pain
Public MeSH Note
1991; see HYPERESTHESIA 1975-90
History Note
1991(1975)
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/05/12
Hyperalgesia Preferred
Tactile Allodynia Narrower
Hyperalgesia, Thermal Narrower
Hyperalgesia, Primary Narrower
Hyperalgesia, Secondary Narrower
Mechanical Allodynia Narrower
Allodynia Narrower
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