zonesthesia /zo·nes·the·sia/ (zo″nes-the´zhah) a dysesthesia consisting of a sensation of constriction, as by a girdle.
zonesthesia
zonesthesia (zonˈ·es·thēˑ ·zhē·
),
zo·nes·the·sia (z  n s-th  zh )n. A sensation of constriction as if a cord were being drawn around the body. Also called girdle sensation. |
zonesthesia
[zō′nesthē′zhə]
Etymology: Gk, zone + aisthesis, feeling
a painful sensation of constriction, as of a bandage bound too tightly, especially experienced around the waist or abdomen. Also called girdle sensation.
zonesthesia (zonˈ·es·thēˑ ·zhē·
),n a painful sensation of tightening or constriction, such as that felt as if a bandage is too tight, especially around the abdomen or waist. Also called
girdle sensation.
girdle sensation.
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