neuritis

American  

[noo-rahy-tis, nyoo-] / nʊˈraɪ tɪs, nyʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of a nerve.

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

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neuritis British  

/ njʊˈrɪtɪk, njʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• antineuritic adjective
• neuritic adjective
• postneuritic adjective

Etymology

Origin of neuritis

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

Example Sentences

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

But ulnar neuritis does not mean that Joyce’s full diagnosis could be severe enough to shut him down for a significant time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

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