cryptesthesia

cryptesthesia
/krip'teuhs thee"zheuh, -zhee euh, -zee euh/, n. Psychol.
allegedly paranormal perception, as clairvoyance or clairaudience.
[1920-25; CRYPT(O)- + ESTHESIA]

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