neuritis
Americannoun
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inflammation of a nerve.
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continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis and sensory disturbances.
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Joyce also rejoined the Angels clubhouse on Sunday after missing the last few months recovering from ulnar neuritis.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2023
He went 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in five relief appearances before he was placed on the 15-day injured list with ulnar neuritis in his right arm.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023
Angels: RHP Ben Joyce was placed on the 15-day injured list with ulnar neuritis in his right arm.
From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2023
"The doctor said it was optic neuritis, so I had steroid treatment, and the blurring went away. So I got on with being a student."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023
People spraying their lawns with 2,4-D and becoming wet with spray have occasionally developed severe neuritis and even paralysis.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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