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Paresthesia

Also called Pins and needles sensation

NeurologyOrthopedicsImportant

An abnormal dermal sensation (such as tingling, pricking, or numbness) experienced without any clear external sensory stimulus.

Korean

감각이상(저림)

외부 자극 없이 나타나는 저림·따끔거림·감각 저하 등의 비정상적 피부 감각.

French

Paresthésie(Fourmillement)

Sensation dermique anormale (picotements, fourmillements, engourdissement) ressentie sans stimulus sensoriel externe identifiable.

Word parts

  • esthesi/oRoot(Greek) Sensation, feeling, perception
  • -iaSuffix(Latin) Condition, state

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