Nerves · Nervous System · Hard
Formication
Meaning: An abnormal sensation of insects crawling on or under the skin.
In practice: Alcohol withdrawal can cause formication, leading patients to scratch their skin.
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Which word means: The regrowth of nerve fibres into a muscle or skin area that had lost its nerve supply.
Answer: Reinnervation
Which word means: The 1st cranial nerve responsible for the sense of smell.
Answer: Olfactory
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