What type of sensation can be described as excessive sensitivity to stimuli that is normally mildly painful in uninjured tissue?

A. Dysesthesia
B. Allodynia
C. Paresthesia
D. Secondary hyperalgesia


ANS: D
Rationale: Secondary hyperalgesia is excessive sensitivity to stimuli that is normally mildly painful in uninjured tissue.

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