restless legs syndrome

noun

: a nervous disorder characterized by aching, crawling, or creeping sensations of the legs that occur especially at night usually when lying down (as before sleep) and cause a compelling urge to move the legs

called also restless legs, restless leg syndrome

Examples of restless legs syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sleep quality is important in midlife because there are so many new disruptions that can ruin sleep, from menopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety and restless leg syndrome to new chronic conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024

It has also been linked to restless leg syndrome, says von Drygalski. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024

The Sleep Lab offers services including sleep studies used to diagnose disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and other issues that can impact a patient’s overall health. —Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2024

What to know about restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that results in the uncomfortable urge to move the legs. —Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

restless legs syndrome

noun

: a neurological disorder of uncertain pathophysiology that is characterized by aching, burning, crawling, or creeping sensations of the legs that occur especially at night usually when lying down (as before sleep) and cause a compelling urge to move the legs and that is often accompanied by difficulty in falling or staying asleep and by involuntary twitching of the legs during sleep

called also restless legs