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numbness
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/duɾˈmẽsjɐ/dor·men·ci·a
Definition
1A 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.”
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feeling of numbnessnumbness in the limbscause numbnesstemporary numbness