restless legs syndrome

noun

: 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

Examples of restless legs syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low energy, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, fainting, brittle or thin nails, hair loss, cravings to chew ice and restless legs syndrome are a few signs, according to Thomas. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Several conditions become more common in women during perimenopause, including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, thyroid disorders and depression. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

But for many others, sleep problems run much deeper as millions of people live with sleep disorders such as insomnia, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders or sleep apnea. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, nightmares, anxiety, depression and medication side effects that interfere with rest may all require care that goes beyond general bedtime tips. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restless legs syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Medical Definition

restless legs syndrome

noun

: a neurological disorder of uncertain pathophysiology that is characterized by aching, burning, 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 and that is often accompanied by difficulty in falling or staying asleep and by involuntary twitching of the legs during sleep

called also restless legs