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Paresthesia (noun)
paresthesia or par·aes·the·sia [ par-uhs-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]


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

OTHER WORDS FROM PARESTHESIA
par·es·thet·ic [par-is-thet-ik], adjective

WORDS RELATED TO PARESTHESIA
deadness, formication, numbness, paraesthesia, prickling, sensation, tingle

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ORIGIN: From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at par-, esthesia

HOW TO USE PARESTHESIA IN A SENTENCE
The disturbance of the circulation further leads to numbness, to some anesthesia, and to paresthesia.
PSYCHOTHERAPY|JAMES J. WALSH

The group of symptoms known as paresthesia are rather common as premonitory symptoms of cerebral apoplexy.
PSYCHOTHERAPY|JAMES J. WALSH

Paresthesia and pain, with disappearance of the pulse, can also be noted.
SURGERY, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PODIATRY|MAXIMILIAN STERN

The legs were the seat of a heavy, unwieldy sensation, but there was no numbness or other paresthesia.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS AND HYPERTENSION:|LOUIS MARSHALL WARFIELD

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