What is "hyperalgesia"

n. (context medicine English) An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.

Hyperalgesia ( or ; '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.