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paresthesia

American  
[par-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /
Or paraesthesia

noun

Pathology.

  1. an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.

paresthesia British  
/ ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk, ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə /

noun

  1. pathol the usual US spelling of paraesthesia

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Etymology

Origin of paresthesia

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at par-, esthesia

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