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Definition of Anaphia

Anaphia: The inability to feel touch. From the Greek prefix an, not + Greek haphe, touch = inability to (feel) touch.

A person with anaphia is said to be anaptic.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11292
Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012

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