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What is the medical terminology combining form meaning condition of not feeling?

The combining form meaning "condition of not feeling" is -esthesia.

Here are some examples of medical terms using this combining form:

* Anesthesia: Absence of feeling or sensation.

* Hypoesthesia: Decreased sensitivity to stimuli.

* Hyperesthesia: Increased sensitivity to stimuli.

* Paresthesia: Abnormal sensation, such as tingling or numbness.

* Aesthesia: (Though less common) directly means "feeling" or "sensation."

Remember that combining forms are not complete words on their own. They are combined with prefixes and suffixes to create medical terms.

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