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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek παραίσθησις (paraísthēsis). By surface analysis, para- + -esthesia.
Pronunciation
Noun
paresthesia (countable and uncountable, plural paresthesias or paresthesiae)
- A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.
Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.
Derived terms
Translations
sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause
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