restless legs syndrome


restless legs syndrome

noun

Definition of RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

: a nervous disorder characterized by aching, crawling, or creeping sensations of the legs that occur especially at night usually when lying down (as before sleep) and cause a compelling urge to move the legs —called also restless legs, restless leg syndrome

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1976

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