restless legs

A form of restless legs syndrome — A neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations, usually in the legs.

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restless legs syndromeEkbom syndrome
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Meanings

nounrestless legs (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of restless legs syndrome.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounfeeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs

Similar
restless legs syndromeEkbom syndrome
Broader
syndrome
Also see
restless legs syndrome

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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