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. See paraesthesia
   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

The disturbance of the circulation further leads to numbness, to some anesthesia, and to paresthesia.

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The group of symptoms known as paresthesia are rather common as premonitory symptoms of cerebral apoplexy.

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Paresthesia and pain, with disappearance of the pulse, can also be noted.

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The legs were the seat of a heavy, unwieldy sensation, but there was no numbness or other paresthesia.

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