obdormition

English edit

Etymology edit

ob- +‎ dormition

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

obdormition (uncountable)

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

See also edit

pins and needles

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