Definition
paraesthesiae
noun
- Plural of paraesthesia; abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, or prickling felt on the skin, typically without an external cause.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'paresthesiae' in American English; Commonly used in neurology and medicine
Examples
- The patient reported paraesthesiae in her fingertips after the nerve injury.
- Paraesthesiae are often among the first symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
- He experienced paraesthesiae in both legs following the spinal procedure.
- The neurologist documented the paraesthesiae as a sign of peripheral nerve damage.
- Paraesthesiae can be triggered by prolonged pressure on a nerve or by certain medications.