Allesthesia (also known as Allesthesias, Allachesthesia): A neurological disorder in which a sensory stimulus, usually tactile but more rarely other sensory modalities, is misperceived in a location distant from the original stimulus.

NIH MeSH · D066190Diseases

Allesthesia

Also known asAllesthesias · Allachesthesia · Allachesthesias · Alloesthesia · Alloesthesias · Allochiria · Allochirias · Dyschiria · Dyschirias

Definition

A neurological disorder in which a sensory stimulus, usually tactile but more rarely other sensory modalities, is misperceived in a location distant from the original stimulus.

MeSH classification

  • C10.597.606.762.175
  • C23.888.592.604.764.175
  • F01.700.750.175

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Common questions about Allesthesia

What does Allesthesia mean in medicine?
A neurological disorder in which a sensory stimulus, usually tactile but more rarely other sensory modalities, is misperceived in a location distant from the original stimulus. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Allesthesia known by any other names?
Yes. Allesthesia is also referred to as Allesthesias, Allachesthesia, Allachesthesias, Alloesthesia in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Allesthesia sit in the medical classification?
Allesthesia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C10.597.606.762.175, C23.888.592.604.764.175, F01.700.750.175). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D066190) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗