Paraesthesia
noun
A sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness in the skin.
After sitting in the same position for too long, she felt a paraesthesia in her leg.

Often appears as...
- pins and needles
- numbness in extremities
Usage tips
Neutral
numbness, tingling sensation, sensory abnormality
noun
The experience of abnormal sensations usually caused by irritation or damage to nerves.
Diabetes can lead to paraesthesia in the feet due to nerve damage.

Often appears as...
- diabetic neuropathy
- chronic paraesthesia
Usage tips
Neutral
nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy, sensory disruption
noun
A sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness in the skin.
After sitting in the same position for too long, she felt a paraesthesia in her leg.

Often appears as...
- pins and needles
- numbness in extremities
Usage tips
Neutral
numbness, tingling sensation, sensory abnormality
noun
The experience of abnormal sensations usually caused by irritation or damage to nerves.
Diabetes can lead to paraesthesia in the feet due to nerve damage.

Often appears as...
- diabetic neuropathy
- chronic paraesthesia
Usage tips
Neutral
nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy, sensory disruption
Definition 1 of 2

Medical Context
In medical discussions, paraesthesia is often used to describe symptoms of nerve issues.
Doctors frequently assess paraesthesia in patients to diagnose conditions.
Temporary Condition
Paraesthesia can be experienced temporarily after pressure on nerves.
Someone might feel paraesthesia if they sit in one position for too long.
Neurological Symptoms
Understanding paraesthesia helps identify broader neurological conditions.
Many neurological disorders present paraesthesia as a symptom.
Medical Context
In medical discussions, paraesthesia is often used to describe symptoms of nerve issues.
Doctors frequently assess paraesthesia in patients to diagnose conditions.
Temporary Condition
Paraesthesia can be experienced temporarily after pressure on nerves.
Someone might feel paraesthesia if they sit in one position for too long.
Neurological Symptoms
Understanding paraesthesia helps identify broader neurological conditions.
Many neurological disorders present paraesthesia as a symptom.
Medical Context
In medical discussions, paraesthesia is often used to describe symptoms of nerve issues.
Doctors frequently assess paraesthesia in patients to diagnose conditions.
Temporary Condition
Paraesthesia can be experienced temporarily after pressure on nerves.
Someone might feel paraesthesia if they sit in one position for too long.
Neurological Symptoms
Understanding paraesthesia helps identify broader neurological conditions.
Many neurological disorders present paraesthesia as a symptom.
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