neuropathy

American  

[noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒp ə θi, nyʊ- /

noun

1. any diseased condition of the nervous system.

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neuropathy British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈpæθɪk, njʊˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. disease of the nervous system

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Other Word Forms

• neuropathic adjective
• neuropathically adverb

Etymology

Origin of neuropathy

First recorded in 1855–60; neuro- + -pathy

Example Sentences

Further conversations with clinicians led the team to target another side effect of many cancer medications: neuropathy, or nerve damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

This causes neuropathy - nerve damage - in his feet, among other symptoms.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

Van Halen was diagnosed with neuropathy in his legs a few years ago and no longer plays drums.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

"People with neuropathy also have an increased risk of earlier death, even when you take into account other conditions they have, so identifying and treating people with or at risk for neuropathy is essential."

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

There he will find the very beginnings of things, the growing point, as it were, of all neuropathy.

From The Nervous Child by Cameron, Hector Charles