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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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
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
"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
At a follow-up appointment, the neuritis is gone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
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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