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

After menopause, sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome become more common. —Judy Stone, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Some sleep problems might indicate a medical problem, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, Paruthi said. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025

Users have reported relief from restless leg syndrome and night cramps, which for many will be worth the price tag alone. —New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025

Supplementing with iron reduces symptoms of restless leg syndrome and may improve sleep quality, but additional research is necessary.6 Iron is found in animal and plant foods. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restless legs syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

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