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paresthesia

/ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/

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

Examples :

"After sitting with my legs crossed for too long, I started to feel paresthesia in my foot, a strange tingling sensation. "
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Related Words

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration strange

strange noun

/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/

Vagina

"The doctor examined the patient's strange and performed tests. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration obvious

obvious adjective

/ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɑ.vi.əs/

Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

"The answer to the math problem was obvious; everyone in the class knew it immediately. "

Illustration cause

cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration sitting

sitting noun

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

"Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."

Illustration itching

itching verb

/ˈɪtʃɪŋ/

To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.

""My skin is itching after being bitten by mosquitoes." "

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sensation noun

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

"The soft, cool sensation of the rain on my face was refreshing after the long walk home from school. "

Illustration tingling

tingling verb

/ˈtɪŋɡlɪŋ/

To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.

"After sitting on my foot for too long, it started tingling. "

Illustration prickling

prickling verb

/ˈprɪklɪŋ/ /ˈprɪkəlɪŋ/

To feel a prickle.

"My skin prickled with excitement as I waited for the surprise party. "

Illustration crossed

crossed verb

/kɹɑst/ /kɹɒst/ /kɹɔst/

To make or form a cross.

"The artist crossed two lines to create an X on the paper. "

Illustration burning

burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."