paresthesia
paresthesia · paresthesias · paresthesiae
Missempfindung, Empfindungsstörung, Sensibilitätsstörung, Parästhesie
A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious causeA sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.
Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.
Missempfindung, Empfindungsstörung, Sensibilitätsstörung
abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
Translations
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By meaning 1
sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause:
Origin
From Ancient Greek παραίσθησις (paraísthēsis). By surface analysis, para- + -esthesia.From Ancient Greek παραίσθησις (paraísthēsis). By surface analysis, para- + -esthesia.
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Forms
plural: paresthesias / paresthesiaeSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage:paraesthesia
Word family
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Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable