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Nervous

paresthesia

par-es-THEE-zhuh

StatusNew

Definition

Abnormal sensation such as tingling or numbness

PathologyNervous

Breakdown

Prefix

para-

abnormal

Suffix

-esthesia

sensation

Etymology

Greek: para- (abnormal) + -esthesia (sensation)

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paraplegia
par-uh-PLEE-jee-uh
Pathology

Paralysis of the lower body including both legs

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anesthesia
an-es-THEE-zhuh
Procedure

Loss of sensation, especially pain, induced for medical procedures

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hyperesthesia
hy-per-es-THEE-zhuh
Pathology

Increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli

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