neuritis

[ noo-rahy-tis, nyoo- ]

noun

Pathology.

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

neuritis

/ njʊˈrɪtɪk; njʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part

Derived Forms

• neuritic, adjective

Other Word Forms

• neu·rit·ic [n, oo, -, rit, -ik, ny, oo, -], adjective
• anti·neu·ritic adjective noun
• postneu·ritic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuritis¹

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

Example Sentences

Joyce also rejoined the Angels clubhouse on Sunday after missing the last few months recovering from ulnar neuritis.

From Los Angeles Times

The right-handed reliever, who was removed from Friday’s game after facing just one batter, was listed with ulnar neuritis in the Angels’ transaction report.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

He had surgery for carpal tunnel neuritis in 2020, a procedure that he believes actually caused a delay in addressing the thoracic outlet syndrome, which he underwent surgery for in 2021.

From Washington Post

“You have optical neuritis. An inflammation of the nerves in the eye,” he tells her.

From Los Angeles Times