restless legs
Definition
Noun: * A neurological condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move one's legs, typically due to uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations. These sensations often occur or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity, especially in the evening or at night, and are temporarily relieved by movement.
Usage
- The term "restless legs" is used as a noun phrase to name the medical condition, also formally known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
- It describes both the physical sensations and the resulting compulsion to move.
Examples
- Noun:
- His restless legs kept him awake for hours.
- A warm bath can sometimes ease the symptoms of restless legs.
- She was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- "to have restless legs": This is the most common construction to describe experiencing the condition.
- I think I have restless legs; I can't stop moving them when I try to sleep.
Variants and Related Words
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) (n): The full, formal medical name for the condition.
- The doctor explained the diagnostic criteria for Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Willis-Ekbom Disease (n): An alternative medical name for the same condition.
Synonyms
- Akathisia: A related medical term describing a state of restlessness and an inability to remain still, though it is often a side effect of medication and not identical to RLS.
Related Phrases
- Urge to move: The core symptom described by the condition.
- The urge to move her legs was overwhelming.
- Creepy-crawly sensation: A common informal description of the feeling associated with restless legs.
- He described the feeling as a creepy-crawly sensation deep in his calves.
Noun
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feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs
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