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.

Generic synonyms: Paraesthesia, Paresthesia
Derivative terms: Formicate

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Formication

formiates
formic
formic
formica
Formica
formicaries
Formicariidae
Formicarius
formicaroid
formicary
formicary
formicas
formicate
formicate
formication (current term)
formication (current term)
Formica fusca
Formica rufa
Formica sanguinea
formicid
Formicidae
formic acid
formic acid
formic aldehyde
formidabilities
formidability
formidable
formidableness
formidably
formiminoglutamic acid

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