neuritis

[ noo-rahy-tis, nyoo- ]

/ nʊˈraɪ tɪs, nyʊ- /

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noun Pathology.

inflammation of a nerve.

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

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Origin of neuritis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM neuritis

neu·rit·ic

[noo-rit-ik, nyoo-], /nʊˈrɪt ɪk, nyʊ-/, adjectivean·ti·neu·rit·ic, adjective, nounpost·neu·rit·ic, adjective

Words nearby neuritis

neuration, neuraxon, neurectomy, neurilemma, neuristor, neuritis, neuro-, neuroanatomy, neurobehavioral, neurobiology, neuroblast

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How to use neuritis in a sentence

If there is neuritis from the virus it becomes intense and causes muscular contractions, paresis, and paralysis.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
Guaranteed to relieve or your money refunded, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
When she comes out she is a wreck, suffering from alcoholic neuritis which is leading to paralysis.
The Law and the Poor|Edward Abbott Parry
Neuritis is a form of rheumatism or gout which involves the nerves.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28|Various

Neuritis is a painful and wearying form of nerve trouble which mostly affects the arms and legs.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28|Various

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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