paresthesia

paresthesia
paresthetic /par'is thet"ik/, adj.
/par'euhs thee"zheuh, -zhee euh, -zee euh/, n. Pathol.
an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.
[1855-60; < NL; see PAR-, ESTHESIA]

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