formication
An abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skinAn abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skin; a tactile hallucination involving such a sensation. A common side-effect of substance abuse, it can also be experienced with high fever, menopause, skin cancer, diabetic neuropathy, or herpes zoster.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skin; a tactile hallucination involving such a sensation. A common side-effect of substance abuse, it can also be experienced with high fever, menopause, skin cancer, diabetic neuropathy, or herpes zoster.
hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
Circa 1700, from Latin formīca (“ant”) + -tion.Circa 1700, from Latin formīca (“ant”) + -tion.
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Forms
plural: formications| Singular | formication |
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Synonyms
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3 related wordsLessons for this word
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