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paraesthesia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun paraesthesia has 1 sense
  1. paresthesia, paraesthesia - abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
    --1 is a kind of symptom
    --1 has particulars: formication

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Paraesthesia

Description:

Paraesthesia refers to an abnormal sensation in the body, typically described as tingling, numbness, or a "pins and needles" sensation. It can be caused by various factors, including nerve damage, pressure on nerves, or impaired blood flow.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Medical

A tingling or numbness sensation experienced in the body, often caused by nerve-related issues.

Example sentence: The patient complained of persistent paraesthesia in their hands and feet.

Sense 2:

Noun - General

A general tingling or numbness sensation that can be caused by sitting or standing in an uncomfortable position for an extended period.

Example sentence: After sitting cross-legged for hours, she experienced paraesthesia in her legs.

Sense 3:

Verb - Rare

To induce a tingling or numbness sensation in a specific body part intentionally, often for medical purposes or experiments.

Example sentence: The researcher paraesthesized the subject's arm by applying a localized anesthetic.

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