neuritis

[ noo-rahy-tis, nyoo- ]

nounPathology.

inflammation of a nerve.
continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis and sensory disturbances.

Origin of neuritis

First recorded in 1830–40; neur- + -itis

Other words from neuritis

neu·rit·ic [noo-rit-ik, nyoo-], /nʊˈrɪt ɪk, nyʊ-/, adjective
an·ti·neu·rit·ic, adjective, noun
post·neu·rit·ic, adjective

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How to use neuritis in a sentence

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 Post
Then, 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 Post
Where there are actual neuritic processes present they will almost surely fail.
Psychotherapy | James J. Walsh
The 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), adjective

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