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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of paresthesia. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

paresthesiaparesthesia

Etymology

From par- + -aesthesia.

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