1. abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, or burning in the skin without an apparent physical cause
Usage: medical; plural form of paresthesia

Examples

• The patient complained of paresthesias in her hands and feet.
• Diabetes can cause paresthesias in the extremities.
• The neurologist examined him for paresthesias following the injury.
• Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to paresthesias.
• She experienced paresthesias as a side effect of the medication.
• The paresthesias gradually improved with treatment.