Definitions for paresthesia
ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi əpares·the·si·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paresthesia, paraesthesianoun

   abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paresthesianoun

   A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paresthesia

   Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation of the skin (tingling, pricking, chilling, burning, numbness) with no apparent physical cause. Paresthesia may be transient or chronic, and may have any of dozens of possible underlying causes. Paresthesias are usually painless and can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly occur in the arms and legs.The most familiar kind of paresthesia is the sensation known as "pins and needles" after having a limb "fall asleep". A less well-known and uncommon paresthesia is formication, the sensation of insects crawling on the skin.

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1. paresthesia

   Paresthesia refers to abnormal sensations in the skin such as tingling, numbness, or a "pins and needles" feeling. These sensations can occur anywhere in the body, but are most commonly experienced in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Paresthesia can be temporary or chronic, and its causes can range from minor nerve irritation to serious conditions such as stroke or tumor.

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1. Paresthesia

   Paresthesia, is a sensation of tickling, tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. It is more generally known as the feeling of "pins and needles" or of a limb "falling asleep". The manifestation of paresthesia may be transient or chronic.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paresthesia

   Subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced spontaneously in the absence of stimulation.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paresthesia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paresthesia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paresthesia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paresthesia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paresthesia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paresthesia
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=paresthesia