Where does “paresthesia” come from?
Paresthesia comes from Ancient Greek παρά combined with a word from Proto-Indo-European preh₂-, tracing back through Proto-Indo-European per- to Proto-Indo-European pr̥tós.
paresthesia (English): A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or...
Definitions
- A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or...
Ancestry of “paresthesia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | παραίσθησις | misperception |