Acroesthesia

/ˌækroʊɛsˈθiːʒə/ noun

Definition

A condition involving abnormal sensation or heightened sensitivity at the tips of the fingers and toes.

Etymology

From Greek 'akron' (tip) + 'aesthesis' (sensation, feeling) + '-ia' (condition). A medical term describing sensory abnormalities of distal extremities.

Kelly Says

Acroesthesia can involve burning, tingling, or exaggerated pain responses in the fingertips—it's a sensory version of what happens to your foot when it 'falls asleep,' except it won't wake up.

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