abrosia
n. C2 Proficiency abrosia
n. a medical condition where a person cannot feel pain. This is a very rare and serious condition that can be dangerous because the person might not notice injuries.
n. a rare neurological condition characterized by the total or near-total absence of the ability to feel pain. Often associated with a lack of sensation to temperature and pressure as well.
The patient was diagnosed with abrosia after several minor injuries.
Doctors are concerned that abrosia may lead to severe complications if the patient does not realize they are being harmed.
While abrosia is extremely rare, it provides a unique window into the human nervous system by demonstrating the necessity of pain as a protective mechanism.