Meralgia (Noun)
Meaning
Pain in the thigh.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, and burning pain in the thigh, typically caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
- The patient was diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica, a condition that causes pain in the thigh due to nerve compression.
- After a few months of experiencing pain in the thigh, the doctor finally diagnosed her with meralgia paresthetica.
- The symptoms of meralgia paresthetica include pain in the thigh, numbness, and tingling sensations in the affected area.
- Meralgia paresthetica is a common cause of pain in the thigh, especially in people who are overweight or have a history of nerve damage.