Acanthesthesia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acanthesthesia is a noun meaning A type of paresthesia characterized by a tingling, numbing sensation as of being pierced by needles, usually caused by the (temporary) clamping of nerves.
Meaning
A type of paresthesia characterized by a tingling, numbing sensation as of being pierced by needles, usually caused by the (temporary) clamping of nerves.
Word Forms
- acanthaesthesia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acanthaesthesia, algesthesia, agraphesthesia, ideasthesia, acrognosis, pronociception.
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