1. An abnormal sensation, such as tingling, numbness, or prickling, typically occurring without an external stimulus.
Usage: Medical term; also spelled 'paresthesia' in U.S. English; Often associated with nerve damage, circulation problems, or neurological conditions

Examples

• After sitting cross-legged for too long, she experienced paraesthesia in her left foot.
• The patient reported paraesthesia in her fingertips as a symptom of diabetes.
• Paraesthesia can occur temporarily when a nerve is compressed or pinched.
• He felt a strange paraesthesia, like tiny electric shocks, running down his arm.
• The doctor explained that the paraesthesia would likely subside once circulation improved.
• Chronic paraesthesia may indicate an underlying neurological disorder that requires investigation.