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 Words From

• 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

If there is neuritis from the virus it becomes intense and causes muscular contractions, paresis, and paralysis.

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Guaranteed to relieve or your money refunded, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis.

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When she comes out she is a wreck, suffering from alcoholic neuritis which is leading to paralysis.

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Neuritis is a form of rheumatism or gout which involves the nerves.

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Neuritis is a painful and wearying form of nerve trouble which mostly affects the arms and legs.

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