paresthesia

(par′es t̸hēz̸hə, -z̸hē ə)

noun

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

Origin: ModL: see para- & esthesia

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See paresthesia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also par·aes·the·sia

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

Origin:

Origin: New Latin paraesthēsia

Origin: : par(a)-1

Origin: + Greek aisthēsis, feeling; see anesthesia

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  • parˌes·thetˈic (-thĕtˈĭk) adjective

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