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What is the definition or description of: paraesthesia?
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Altered sensation: Term implies abnormal function of either central or peripheral nerves, causing peculiar sensations, such as tingling pins and needles, or even altered perceptions such as to temperature. It is a nonspecific, and non diagnostic set of symptoms.
Answered 6/17/2013
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