obdormition

English

Etymology

From ob- +‎ dormition.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɒb.dɔːˈmɪ.ʃən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɑb.dɔːɹˈmɪ.ʃən/

Noun

obdormition (uncountable)

  1. The sensation of numbness that occurs in a limb when it "falls asleep" due to pressure on a nerve.
  2. (obsolete) Falling asleep; the condition of being asleep.

See also

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