formication

English - Turkish

Definition of formication in English Turkish dictionary: karıncalanma; (Tıp) Deri üzerinde karınca yürüme hissi; (isim) karıncalanma

English - English

Definition of formication in English English dictionary: An abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skin; a tactile hallucination involving such a sensation. A common side-effect of substance abuse, it can also be experienced with high fever, menopause, skin cancer, diabetic neuropathy, or herpes zoster; {n} a tingling like that made by the creeping of ants; The sensation of bugs crawling over one's body; A sensation resembling that made by the creeping of ants on the skin; hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines