paraesthesia

par·aes·the·sia

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
- /pˌarərɪsθˈiːziə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌpær əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/

Definitions of paraesthesia word

noun paraesthesia an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc. 1
noun paraesthesia an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as of burning, prickling, tingling, etc 0

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Origin of paraesthesia

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at par-, esthesia

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Parts of speech for Paraesthesia

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paraesthesia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for paraesthesia

noun paraesthesia

formication — a tactile hallucination involving the belief that something is crawling on the body or under the skin.
deadness — The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead.

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