acroanesthesia

noun

Meaning

Loss of sensation specifically in the extremities, such as the hands or feet.

Examples

  • The neurologist diagnosed the patient with acroanesthesia following a prolonged period of nerve compression.
  • Symptoms of acroanesthesia often include a tingling sensation before the complete loss of feeling in the digits.

Synonyms: numbness, hypoesthesia, anesthesia, paresthesia