Definition of formication in English:

formication

noun ˌfɔːmɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌfɔrməˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

A sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
（皮肤的）蚁走感
Example sentencesExamples
- The sores on the arms are from something called ‘formication’.
- The name for this sensation is formication (with an ‘m’).
- My limited knowledge tells me it could be connected to the onset of menopause - formication.
- Itching, tingling, and ‘formication’ (sensation as of crawling insects) are also common symptoms due to bubbles forming in the skin.
- Here the symptoms were epileptic seizures, spastic movements, dance-like twitching, and formication.
- Pimozide is similar to haloperidol in chemical structure and potency, and has been shown to be uniquely effective in the treatment of this condition, especially in decreasing formication.
- My understanding is that the word ‘formication’ is used by doctors to imply an imaginary itching.
Synonyms
tingle, tingling sensation, tingling, prickling sensation, chill, thrill, itching, creeping sensation, gooseflesh, goose pimples, pins and needles

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin formicatio(n-), from formicare 'crawl like an ant' (said of the pulse or skin), from formica 'ant'.

Definition of formication in US English:

formication

nounˌfôrməˈkāSH(ə)nˌfɔrməˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

A sensation like insects crawling over the skin.
（皮肤的）蚁走感
Example sentencesExamples
- The sores on the arms are from something called ‘formication’.
- Itching, tingling, and ‘formication’ (sensation as of crawling insects) are also common symptoms due to bubbles forming in the skin.
- Pimozide is similar to haloperidol in chemical structure and potency, and has been shown to be uniquely effective in the treatment of this condition, especially in decreasing formication.
- Here the symptoms were epileptic seizures, spastic movements, dance-like twitching, and formication.
- My understanding is that the word ‘formication’ is used by doctors to imply an imaginary itching.
- The name for this sensation is formication (with an ‘m’).
- My limited knowledge tells me it could be connected to the onset of menopause - formication.
Synonyms
tingle, tingling sensation, tingling, prickling sensation, chill, thrill, itching, creeping sensation, gooseflesh, goose pimples, pins and needles

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin formicatio(n-), from formicare ‘crawl like an ant’ (said of the pulse or skin), from formica ‘ant’.

词汇	formication
释义	Definition of formication in English: formication noun ˌfɔːmɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌfɔrməˈkeɪʃ(ə)n mass noun A sensation like insects crawling over the skin. （皮肤的）蚁走感 Example sentencesExamples The sores on the arms are from something called ‘formication’. The name for this sensation is formication (with an ‘m’). My limited knowledge tells me it could be connected to the onset of menopause - formication. Itching, tingling, and ‘formication’ (sensation as of crawling insects) are also common symptoms due to bubbles forming in the skin. Here the symptoms were epileptic seizures, spastic movements, dance-like twitching, and formication. Pimozide is similar to haloperidol in chemical structure and potency, and has been shown to be uniquely effective in the treatment of this condition, especially in decreasing formication. My understanding is that the word ‘formication’ is used by doctors to imply an imaginary itching. Synonyms tingle, tingling sensation, tingling, prickling sensation, chill, thrill, itching, creeping sensation, gooseflesh, goose pimples, pins and needles Origin Early 18th century: from Latin formicatio(n-), from formicare 'crawl like an ant' (said of the pulse or skin), from formica 'ant'. Definition of formication in US English: formication nounˌfôrməˈkāSH(ə)nˌfɔrməˈkeɪʃ(ə)n A sensation like insects crawling over the skin. （皮肤的）蚁走感 Example sentencesExamples The sores on the arms are from something called ‘formication’. Itching, tingling, and ‘formication’ (sensation as of crawling insects) are also common symptoms due to bubbles forming in the skin. Pimozide is similar to haloperidol in chemical structure and potency, and has been shown to be uniquely effective in the treatment of this condition, especially in decreasing formication. Here the symptoms were epileptic seizures, spastic movements, dance-like twitching, and formication. My understanding is that the word ‘formication’ is used by doctors to imply an imaginary itching. The name for this sensation is formication (with an ‘m’). My limited knowledge tells me it could be connected to the onset of menopause - formication. Synonyms tingle, tingling sensation, tingling, prickling sensation, chill, thrill, itching, creeping sensation, gooseflesh, goose pimples, pins and needles Origin Early 18th century: from Latin formicatio(n-), from formicare ‘crawl like an ant’ (said of the pulse or skin), from formica ‘ant’.
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