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.
noun
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The 29-year-old was suffering from vestibular neuritis,, external a condition caused by inflammation of a nerve that connects the ear to the brain.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
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
Ulnar neuritis refers to inflammation of the ulnar nerve, explained Alan Beyer, executive medical director at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute and an orthopedic surgeon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2023
Red Sox: RHP Garrett Whitlock, on the injured list since April 25 with elbow ulnar neuritis, will throw a three-inning simulated game Thursday at Fenway Park.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 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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