Restless legs syndrome
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007385
A condition in which a person has a strong urge to move his or her legs in order to stop uncomfortable sensations. These include burning, itching, creeping, tugging, crawling, or pain. These feelings usually happen when a person is lying or sitting down, and are worse at night. They can also occur in other parts of the body. Also called RLS.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007385 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | RLS |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Restless legs syndrome",
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"definition": "A condition in which a person has a strong urge to move his or her legs in order to stop uncomfortable sensations. These include burning, itching, creeping, tugging, crawling, or pain. These feelings usually happen when a person is lying or sitting down, and are worse at night. They can also occur in other parts of the body. Also called RLS.",
"synonyms": [
"RLS"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/restless-legs-syndrome/"
}
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