paresthesia

paresthesia definition - medical

par·es·the·sia or par·aes·the·sia (părˌĭs-thēˈzhə)

noun
A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause.

Related Forms:

  • parˌes·thetˈic (-thĕtˈĭk) adjective

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