Meaning of the word paresthesia in English

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paresthesia

US /ˌpær.əsˈθiː.ʒə/
UK /ˌpær.əsˈθiː.zi.ə/

Noun

an abnormal sensation, typically tingling or pricking ('pins and needles'), caused chiefly by pressure on or damage to peripheral nerves

Example:
I often experience paresthesia in my hands when I wake up.
The doctor diagnosed her with mild paresthesia due to nerve compression.