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

He went 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in five relief appearances before he was placed on the 15-day injured list with ulnar neuritis in his right arm.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

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

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