Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paresthesia
noun
/ˌpɛrəˈsθiːziə/
Definition
A sensation of tingling, prickling, or numbness that occurs without any physical cause.
Examples
- After sitting cross-legged for a long time, she felt a strange paresthesia in her legs.
- The patient’s paresthesia indicated that there might be nerve damage.
- He described a feeling of paresthesia in his fingertips after working with machinery.
Meaning
Paresthesia is often experienced in the limbs and can be temporary or chronic, depending on underlying conditions.
Synonyms
- tingling
- numbness
- prickling
- burning sensation
