PARESTHESIA
/ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of PARESTHESIA
A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.
"Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'."
Examples of PARESTHESIA in a Sentence
- "Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'."
Word Details
Is PARESTHESIA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARESTHESIA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PARESTHESIA uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PARESTHESIA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | e | s | t | h | e | s | i | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARESTHESIA
100 words from the letters in PARESTHESIA
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How to Use PARESTHESIA in Word Games
PARESTHESIA is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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