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neuritis

American  
[noo-rahy-tis, nyoo-] / nʊˈraɪ tɪs, njʊ- /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a nerve.

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


neuritis British  
/ njʊˈrɪtɪk, njʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of neuritis

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

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The 29-year-old was suffering from vestibular neuritis,, external a condition caused by inflammation of a nerve that connects the ear to the brain.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2025

Angels: RHP Ben Joyce was placed on the 15-day injured list with ulnar neuritis in his right arm.

From Washington Times Jun. 11, 2023

Red Sox: RHP Garrett Whitlock, on the injured list since April 25 with elbow ulnar neuritis, will throw a three-inning simulated game Thursday at Fenway Park.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2023

At a follow-up appointment, the neuritis is gone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2022

People spraying their lawns with 2,4-D and becoming wet with spray have occasionally developed severe neuritis and even paralysis.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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