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Meaning of "paresthesia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PARESTHESIA

paresthesia  [ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PARESTHESIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Paresthesia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PARESTHESIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Paresthesia

Paresthesia, is a sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. The manifestation of a paresthesia may be transient or chronic. The most familiar kind of paresthesia is the sensation known as "pins and needles" or of a limb "falling asleep". A less well-known but still fairly common paresthesia is formication.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PARESTHESIA


acatamathesia
əˌkætəməˈθiːzɪə
acroparesthesia
ˌækrəʊˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə
aesthesia
iːsˈθiːzɪə
akathisia
ˌækəˈθiːzɪə
anaesthesia
ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə
anesthesia
ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə
coenaesthesia
ˌsiːniːsˈθiːzɪə
dysaesthesia
ˌdɪsɪsˈθiːzɪə
esthesia
iːsˈθiːzɪə
hyperaesthesia
ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθiːzɪə
hyperesthesia
ˌhaɪpəriːsˈθiːzɪə
hypesthesia
ˌhɪpiːsˈθiːzɪə
kinesthesia
ˌkɪnɪsˈθiːzɪə
panesthesia
pæniːsˈθiːzɪə
paraesthesia
ˌpærɛsˈθiːzɪə
radiesthesia
ˌreɪdɪəsˈθiːzɪə
synaesthesia
ˌsɪniːsˈθiːzɪə
synesthesia
ˌsɪniːsˈθiːzɪə
telesthesia
ˌtɛlɪsˈθiːzɪə
thermesthesia
ˌθɜːmɪsˈθiːzɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PARESTHESIA

parenthetic
parenthetical
parenthetically
parenthood
parenting
parentless
Parents Anonymous
parents´ evening
parer
parera
parerga
parergon
pareses
paresis
paresthetic
paretic
Pareto
pareu
parev
pareve

WORDS THAT END LIKE PARESTHESIA

acroparaesthesia
Bahasa Indonesia
baresthesia
basal anaesthesia
cenesthesia
coenesthesia
cryptaesthesia
cryptesthesia
dysthesia
epidural anaesthesia
general anaesthesia
hypaesthesia
kinaesthesia
local anaesthesia
panaesthesia
parrhesia
pseudaesthesia
somaesthesia
spinal anaesthesia
telaesthesia
thermaesthesia

Synonyms and antonyms of paresthesia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «paresthesia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PARESTHESIA

Find out the translation of paresthesia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of paresthesia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «paresthesia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

感觉异常
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

parestesia
570 millions of speakers

English

paresthesia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

paresthesia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تنمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

парестезии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parestesia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

paresthesia
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

paresthésie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paresthesia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Parästhesien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

知覚障害
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감각 이상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paresthesia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dị cảm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அளவுக்கு மீறிய உணர்தல
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पायरेस्टीसिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

parestezi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parestesia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

parestezje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

парестезії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

parestezii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παραισθησία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

parestesie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

parestesi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

parestesi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of paresthesia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PARESTHESIA»

The term «paresthesia» is regularly used and occupies the 102.691 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PARESTHESIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about paresthesia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARESTHESIA»

Discover the use of paresthesia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to paresthesia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Portable Signs and Symptoms
Herniation of a thoracic, lumbar, or cervical disk may cause acute or gradual onset of paresthesia along the distribution pathways of affected spinal nerves. ♢ Herpes zoster. Paresthesia is an early symptom of herpes zoster and occurs in the ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
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Neurologic Differential Diagnosis
2.16.1 Paresthesia and Dysesthesia Spontaneous sensory disturbance ( paresthesia) and disordered feelings of touch (dysesthesia or hyperesthesia) are symptoms. The following varieties are found: - Symmetric, spontaneous paresthesia.
Marco Mumenthaler, 1992
3
Interpreting Signs and Symptoms
With acute arterial occlusion, sudden paresthesia and coldness may develop in one or both legs with a saddle embolus. Paresis, intermittent claudication, and aching pain at rest are also characteristic. The extremity becomes mottled with a  ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
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Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Paresthesia in the thumb and index finger may be caused by a C5 disc lesion or C6 nerve root palsy. 4. Paresthesia in the thumb, index finger, and middle finger may be caused by a C5 disc lesion, C6 nerve root palsy, or thoracic outlet ...
David J. Magee, 2008
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Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Treatment Planning
Paresthesia Paresthesia is an altered sensation in an area characterized by burning, tingling, or prickling sensations, much as one feels as the effect of a local anesthetic begins to wear off. Anesthesia is a loss of feeling or sensation and is ...
Steven L. Bricker, B C Decker, Robert P. Langlais, 2001
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Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The efficacy of lingual nerve retraction during lower third molar surgery has shown that although the incidence of temporary lingual nerve paresthesia is increased owing to a slight stretching or manipulation (6.4% with retraction vs 0.6 % ...
Michael Miloro, Peter Larsen, 2004
7
Complications of Regional Anesthesia
Paresthesia with or without motor weakness is the presenting symptom, and although the majority of patients recover completely, a small number may be affected permanently. Although neurologic complications may present immediately ...
Brendan T. Finucane, 2007
8
Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis & Management
It is this crossing that creates the "interscalene groove," and directly dorsal to this will be found the superior trunk of the brachial plexus.60 Different Techniques to Determine Location of Block Paresthesia and nerve stimulator techniques are ...
Joseph P. Iannotti, Gerald R. Williams, 2007
9
Atlas of Interventional Pain Management
A 25-gauge, 112-inch needle then is advanced slowly through this point toward the tibia until a paresthesia is elicited into the web space between the first and second toes (Fig. 125-3). The patient should be warned to expect a paresthesia ...
Steven D. Waldman, 2009
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Fisher's Contact Dermatitis
Dr. L. Alston, however, writes as follows: Regarding contact "pants paresthesia syndrome," I have had a patient who has driven me nuts for the past year complaining bitterly of discomfort, tingling and funny sensations on her inner thighs.
Robert L. Rietschel, Alexander A. Fisher, Joseph F. Fowler, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARESTHESIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term paresthesia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Inhaling Cannabis May Reduce Pain in Diabetic Peripheral …
... a multiple forms.1 Some common symptoms include: hyperalgesia, numbness, paresthesia, sensitivity to touch, unsteadiness and weakness. «Neurology Advisor, Jul 15»
2
Acupuncture Alleviates Chemotherapy Peripheral Neuropathy
The paresthesia is often experienced as a bilateral pins and needles sensation. Severity ranges from mild to debilitating. The researchers ... «HealthCMi, Jul 15»
3
Hot Tickets
Special guests are Paresthesia and Sixx Feet of Grace. Tickets are $10 in advance. For tickets to all shows go to www.etix.com. Low Dough ... «Davisonindex, Jul 15»
4
Austin Pain Associates Offers Innovative New FDA Approved …
The Senza system is also the only SCS therapy indicated by FDA to deliver pain relief without paresthesia (a stimulation-induced sensation, ... «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
5
Vagal Nerve Stimulation Device Shows Promise in Treating Chronic …
The most frequent treatment-related adverse events were local problems at the stimulation site, such as mild-to-moderate pain, paresthesia, ... «MD Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Movers and Shakers: New Clinical Trial Places Coastal Orthopedics …
... high-frequency stimulators offer relief without causing paresthesia, a constant tingling sensation common to other companies' stimulators. «The Bradenton Times, Jul 15»
7
BFAR: Shellfish in Mati still not safe
... floating sensation, a muscular incoordination, facial tingling, arm tingling, facial paresthesia or burning, and leg tingling or/and numbness. «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
8
FDA Approves Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
The system's ability to reduce pain without causing a tingling sensation, known as paresthesia, is its biggest advantage over its competitors. «fdanewsalert.com, Jul 15»
9
Seattle Genetics Initiates Clinical Trial of ADCETRIS® (Brentuximab …
Monitor patients for symptoms of neuropathy, such as hypoesthesia, hyperesthesia, paresthesia, discomfort, a burning sensation, neuropathic ... «PipelineReview.com, Jul 15»
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Literatus: The 'mis-science' of Ionized Alkaline Water
Platinum toxicity results to neurotoxicity manifested as loss of vibration sense, paresthesia (prickling sensation due to damage of peripheral ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»

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