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Paraesthesia Definition & Meaning

paraesthesia
noun
  1. abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage

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What does paraesthesia mean?
abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage
What part of speech is paraesthesia?
Paraesthesia is a noun.

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