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Definition of Formication

1. Noun. Hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines.

Definition of Formication

1. n. A sensation resembling that made by the creeping of ants on the skin.

Medical Definition of Formication

1. A sensation resembling that made by the creeping of ants on the skin. Origin: L. Formicatio, fr. Formicare to creep like an ant, to feel as if ants were crawling on one's self, fr. Formica ant: cf. F. Formication. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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