A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Numbness
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to not [feel].
Numbness meaning & definition 1 of Numbness.
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The state of being numb.
Numbness meaning & definition 2 of Numbness.
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quot;Numbnessquot; can be used by patients to describe various symptoms, including loss of sensation, abnormal sensations, and weakness or paralysis. However, numbness is actually loss of sensation, either partial (hypesthesia) or complete (anesthesia).
Numbness may involve the 3 major sensory modalities to the same or different degrees:Light touch
Pain and temperature sensation
Position and vibration sensationNumbness is often accompanied by abnormal sensations of tingling (pins-and-needles) unrelated to a sensory stimulus (paresthesias). Other manifestations (eg, pain, extremity weakness, nonsensory cranial nerve dysfunction) may also be present depending on the cause.
Adverse effects of chronic numbness includeDifficulty walking and driving
Increased risk of fallsIn addition, infections, diabetic foot ulcers, and injuries may not be recognized, leading to delayed treatment.
Numbness meaning & definition 3 of Numbness.
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lack of physical or emotional feeling
Numbness meaning & definition 4 of Numbness.