paraesthesia

[ par-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
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nounPathology.

Other words from paraesthesia

  • par·aes·thet·ic [par-uhs-thet-ik], /ˌpær əsˈθɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for paraesthesia

paraesthesia

US paresthesia

/ (ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə) /


noun
  1. pathol an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as of burning, prickling, tingling, etc

Derived forms of paraesthesia

  • paraesthetic or US paresthetic (ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk), adjective

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