dysesthesia

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(dis″es-thē′zh(ē-)ă)

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[dys- + esthesia]
An abnormal and unpleasant sensation, e.g., as of burning, cutting, numbness, prickling, stinging, or tingling of the skin.
SEE: paresthesia

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(dis″es-thē′zh(ē-)ă)

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[dys- + esthesia]
An abnormal and unpleasant sensation, e.g., as of burning, cutting, numbness, prickling, stinging, or tingling of the skin.
SEE: paresthesia

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