MEANING: noun: Numbness in a limb, usually caused by pressure on a nerve. There is a word even for what comes after obdormition: paresthesia. ...

What is the common term for Obdormition?

Overview. Obdormition (IPA pronunciation: Template:IPA) is a medical term describing numbness in a limb, often caused by constant pressure on nerves or lack of movement. This is also referred to as a limb "going to sleep," usually followed by paresthesia, colloquially called "pins and needles".

What causes Obdormition?

Causes of transient paresthesia

Obdormition: Obdormition is a numbness caused by prolonged pressure on a nerve, such as when a leg falls asleep if the legs are crossed for a prolonged period. It disappears gradually as the pressure is relieved (1).