meralgia paresthetica

noun

meralgia par·​es·​thet·​i·​ca
variants or British meralgia paraesthetica
: an abnormal condition characterized by pain and paresthesia in the outer surface of the thigh

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“Meralgia paresthetica.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/meralgia%20paresthetica. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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