Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Medium
Paraesthesia
Meaning: Abnormal tingling or pins-and-needles sensation without a stimulus.
In practice: Night-time tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers suggests carpal tunnel syndrome.
Word parts
- para- means beside or near
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