pain sensation

pain sensation
noun
a somatic sensation of acute discomfort
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as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain

Syn: ↑pain, ↑painful sensation
Derivationally related forms: ↑pain (for: ↑pain)
Hyponyms: ↑mittelschmerz, ↑phantom limb pain, ↑twinge

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