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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OTHER WORDS FROM neuritis
neu·rit·ic [noo-rit-ik, nyoo-], /nʊˈrɪt ɪk, nyʊ-/, adjectivean·ti·neu·rit·ic, adjective, nounpost·neu·rit·ic, adjectiveWords nearby neuritis
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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
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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.
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neu•rit′ic (-rĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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