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

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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'.

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