paresthesia

• paraesthesia
• paræsthesia

From Ancient Greek παραίσθησις (paraísthēsis). By surface analysis, para- +‎ -esthesia.

• (British) IPA^(key): /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/

paresthesia (countable and uncountable, plural paresthesias or paresthesiae)

1. A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.

   Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.

• hemiparesthesia

• formication
• pins and needles