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paresthesia definition

par·es·the·sia (par′es t̸hē′z̸hə, -z̸hē ə)

noun

an abnormal sensation, as of burning, prickling, etc. on the skin

Etymology: ModL: see para- & esthesia

Related Forms:

  • paresthetic par′·es·thet′ic (-t̸het′ik) adjective

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