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numbness

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/duɾˈmẽsjɐ/dor·men·ci·a

Definition

1

A state or sensation of reduced or absent feeling, often described as tingling or 'pins and needles', usually temporary.

Usage examples

I felt numbness in my arm after leaning on it in a strange position.
Numbness in the fingers can be a symptom of poor circulation.

Common combinations

feeling of numbnessnumbness in the limbscause numbnesstemporary numbness