paresthesia

or par·aes·the·sia

[ par-uh s-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.

Origin of paresthesia

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

OTHER WORDS FROM paresthesia

par·es·thet·ic [par-is-thet-ik] /ˌpær ɪsˈθɛt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby paresthesia

pareo, parepididymis, parera, parergon, paresis, paresthesia, pareto, pareu, pareunia, parev, pareve

Words related to paresthesia

numbness, sensation, tingle, formication, paraesthesia, prickling, tingling

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. Walsh

  • The legs were the seat of a heavy, unwieldy sensation, but there was no numbness or other paresthesia.

    Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: |Louis Marshall Warfield

  • The group of symptoms known as paresthesia are rather common as premonitory symptoms of cerebral apoplexy.

    Psychotherapy |James J. Walsh

  • Paresthesia and pain, with disappearance of the pulse, can also be noted.

    Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry |Maximilian Stern

British Dictionary definitions for paresthesia

paresthesia
/ (ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə) /

noun

pathol the usual US spelling of paraesthesia

Derived forms of paresthesia

paresthetic (ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk), adjective

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.