neuritis
[ noo-rahy-tis, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈraɪ tɪs, nyʊ- /
Save This Word!
noun Pathology.
inflammation of a nerve.
continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis and sensory disturbances.
QUIZZES
THINK YOU’VE GOT A HANDLE ON THIS US STATE NICKNAME QUIZ?
Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.
Question 1 of 8
Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?
OTHER WORDS FROM neuritis
neu·rit·ic [noo-rit-ik, nyoo-], /nʊˈrɪt ɪk, nyʊ-/, adjectivean·ti·neu·rit·ic, adjective, nounpost·neu·rit·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
Example sentences from the Web for neuritis
Strasburg missed most of 2020 once he underwent surgery for carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand.
Nationals and veteran starter Jon Lester agree to one-year deal|Jesse Dougherty|January 19, 2021|Washington PostThen, in late August, he underwent season-ending surgery for carpal tunnel neuritis.
Stephen Strasburg should be ‘full-go’ for spring training. The Nats will need him.|Jesse Dougherty|December 17, 2020|Washington PostWhere there are actual neuritic processes present they will almost surely fail.
Psychotherapy|James J. WalshThe chief symptoms are those of cramps in the calves of the leg, and pains of a severe neuritic character.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
British Dictionary definitions for neuritis
neuritis
/ (njʊˈraɪtɪs) /
noun
inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part
Derived forms of neuritis
neuritic (njʊˈrɪtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Medical definitions for neuritis
neuritis
[ nu-rī′tĭs ]
n.
The inflammation of a nerve or group of nerves that is characterized by pain, loss of reflexes, and atrophy of the affected muscles.
Other words from neuritis
neu•rit′ic (-rĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.