Paresthesia Definition

paresthēshə, paresthēshēə
paresthesias
noun
paresthesias
An abnormal sensation, as of burning, prickling, etc. on the skin.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • paraesthesia

Other Word Forms of Paresthesia

Noun

Singular:
paresthesia
Plural:
paresthesias

Origin of Paresthesia

  • New Latin paraesthēsia par(a)– Greek aisthēsis feeling anesthesia

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Paresthesia Sentence Examples

  • People experiencing paresthesia should avoid alcohol.

  • If the paresthesia is caused by a chronic disease such as diabetes or occurs as a complication of treatments such as chemotherapy, most treatments are aimed at relieving symptoms.

  • Several alternative treatments are available to help relieve symptoms of paresthesia.

  • Lab tests for paresthesia may include blood tests and urinalysis to detect metabolic or nutritional abnormalities.

  • People experiencing paresthesia should also avoid alcohol.

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Words Starting With

PPAPAR

Words Ending With

AIASIA

Unscrambles

paresthesia

Words Starting With P and Ending With A

Starts With P & Ends With AStarts With PA & Ends With AStarts With P & Ends With IA

Word Length

11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With P11 Letter Words Ending With A