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Paresthesia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An abnormal touch sensation, such as burning or prickling, that occurs without an outside stimulus. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Abnormal cutaneous sensations of tingling, numbness, pressure, cold, and warmth that an individual experiences without the presence of a stimulus. It results from functional disturbances of sensory neurons. Causes include peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve damage. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by functional disturbances of sensory neurons resulting in abnormal cutaneous sensations of tingling, numbness, pressure, cold, and warmth that are experienced in the absence of a stimulus. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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