noun
- Plural of paresthesia; abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, or prickling, typically in the extremities, often without an obvious external cause.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form; singular is 'paresthesia'
Examples
- The patient reported paresthesiae in both hands after the accident.
- Paresthesiae are common side effects of certain medications.
- She experienced paresthesiae in her feet during the long flight.
- The neurologist examined the patient's paresthesiae to determine the underlying cause.
- Diabetic neuropathy often causes paresthesiae in the lower extremities.