Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Paresthesia

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Definition: Condition of decreased or altered sensation such as numbness or tingling
Prefix and definition: par-, “alongside, abnormal” Combining form and definition: esthes/o, “sensation” Suffix and definition: -ia, “condition of”

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