Definition of Paresthesia

1. Noun. Abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage.

Exact synonyms: Paraesthesia
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Specialized synonyms: Formication

Definition of Paresthesia

1. Noun. A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paresthesia

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Medical Definition of Paresthesia

1. Abnormal neurological sensations which include: numbness, tingling, burning, prickling and hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity). Any abnormality of sensation. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paresthesia

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pareos
parepicele
parepididymis
parepithymia
parer
parerethisis
parerga
parergasia
parergon
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parethmoid
parethmoids
paretic
paretic impotence
paretic neurosyphilis
paretics
pareu
pareus
pareve
parfait

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