thermesthesia

English

Etymology

From therm- +‎ -esthesia.

Noun

thermesthesia (uncountable)

1. The ability to feel heat
   • 2000, Textile Technology Digest, volume 57, numbers 1-6, page 84:

     Sensory tests and the physical properties of apparel can be used to evaluate thermesthesia, the elements that confer a comfortable feel to the wearing of apparel.

Related terms

• thermesthesiometer