acroanesthesia

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Noun acroanesthesia has 1 sense

acroanesthesia, acroanaesthesia - loss of sensation in the extremities
--₁ is a kind of regional anesthesia, regional anaesthesia

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Term: acroanesthesia

Definition: Acroanesthesia refers to the loss or diminishment of sensation in the extremities, such as the hands and feet.

Example Sentence: 1. The acroanesthesia caused by the cold weather made it difficult for her to feel her fingers.

Example Sentence: 2. The doctor diagnosed him with acroanesthesia after he complained of persistent numbness in his toes.