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

• pins and needles