paresthesia
or par·aes·the·sia
[ par-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]
/ ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
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noun Pathology.
an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.
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OTHER WORDS FROM paresthesia
par·es·thet·ic [par-is-thet-ik], /ˌpær ɪsˈθɛt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby paresthesia
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Example sentences from the Web for paresthesia
The disturbance of the circulation further leads to numbness, to some anesthesia, and to paresthesia.
Psychotherapy|James J. WalshThe group of symptoms known as paresthesia are rather common as premonitory symptoms of cerebral apoplexy.
Psychotherapy|James J. WalshParesthesia and pain, with disappearance of the pulse, can also be noted.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian SternThe legs were the seat of a heavy, unwieldy sensation, but there was no numbness or other paresthesia.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:|Louis Marshall Warfield
British Dictionary definitions for paresthesia
Derived forms of paresthesia
paresthetic (ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for paresthesia
paresthesia
n.
A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause.
Other words from paresthesia
par′es•thet′ic (-thĕt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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