paresthesia

/ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə

Etymology

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

paresthesia means A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.

noun

A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.“Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.”