paraesthesia

par·aes·the·sia  (prs-thzh)

n.

Variant of paresthesia.

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paraesthesia US, paresthesia [ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə]

n

(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol an abnormal or inappropriate sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as of burning, prickling, tingling, etc.

paraesthetic  US, paresthetic [ˌpærɛsˈθɛtɪk] adj

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paresthesia, paraesthesia

any abnormal physical sensation, as itching, a tickling feeling, etc. — paresthetic, paraesthetic, adj.

See also: Body, Human, Perception

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

paraesthesia - abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage paresthesia symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease formication - hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines