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Formication Definition & Meaning

formication
noun
  1. hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines

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What does formication mean?
hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
What part of speech is formication?
Formication is a noun.

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