Paraesthesia (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient experienced paraesthesia in her left arm after the accident, which made everyday activities challenging.
- Paraesthesia in the feet is a common symptom of peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes.
- The doctor explained that the paraesthesia in his leg was a result of nerve damage from the surgery.
- After the chemotherapy treatment, she started experiencing paraesthesia in her hands and feet.
- The paraesthesia in his fingers made it difficult for him to play the piano as he used to.