restless legs syndrome

Definition of restless legs syndrome
National Cancer Institute

restless legs syndrome

(… SIN-drome)
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.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms