paresthesia

or par·aes·the·sia

[ par-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.

paresthesia

/ ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk; ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə /

noun

1. pathol the usual US spelling of paraesthesia

Derived Forms

• paresthetic, adjective

Other Words From

• par·es·thet·ic [par-is-, thet, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of paresthesia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; par-, esthesia

Example Sentences

While preventative surgery might still be justified if it was harmless, Friedman wrote that patients often suffer short-term side effects like pain, swelling, bruising and malaise as well as possible long-term conditions like permanent paresthesia, or numbness of the lip, tongue and cheek.

From Salon

Johnson said Sheryl Ruettgers will detail “severe neurological reactions that still inhibit her ability to live a normal life, including muscle pain, numbness, weakness and paresthesia” that she experienced after getting the COVID-19 vaccine this month.

From Washington Times

Johnson said Sheryl Ruettgers will detail “severe neurological reactions that still inhibit her ability to live a normal life, including muscle pain, numbness, weakness and paresthesia” that she experienced after getting the COVID-19 vaccine this month.

From Seattle Times

Over time, the paresthesia fades and my nerve endings register their displeasure, an electric frisson of pain and relief at again being alive and alert and part of a whole.

From Salon

Two cases were reported involving males diagnosed with GBS after complaining of weakness and paresthesia’s in their extremities several days after they tested positive for COVID-19.

From Fox News