noun
- A sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin, typically occurring without any actual insects being present; a type of paresthesia.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often associated with nerve damage, withdrawal from substances, or certain psychiatric conditions; Plural form of formication
Examples
- The patient reported formications on her arms and legs during the neurological examination.
- Formications are a common symptom experienced during alcohol withdrawal.
- He described formications as feeling like tiny ants crawling beneath his skin.
- The dermatologist noted that formications can sometimes be mistaken for actual insect bites.
- Formications may occur as a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions.