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Hyperalgesia (/ˌhaɪpərælˈdʒiziə/ or /-siə/; ‘hyper’ from Greek ὑπέρ (huper “over”) ‘-algesia’ from Greek algos ἄλγος (pain)) is an increased sensitivity to pain which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. Temporary increased sensitivity to pain also occurs as part of sickness behavior the evolved response to infection.

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