numbness

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Synonyms
  - 1.2.2 Translations

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From numb +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

numbness (uncountable)

Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.
Inability or reduced ability to experience emotion.

Synonyms[edit]

(medical): hypesthesia

Translations[edit]

absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation

Czech: znecitlivění (cs) n
Dutch: gevoelloosheid (nl)

French: engourdissement (fr) m
Telugu: తిమ్మిరి (te) (timmiri)

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