neuropathy

[noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo-]

noun

1. any diseased condition of the nervous system.

neuropathy

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈpæθɪk, njʊˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. disease of the nervous system

Other Word Forms

• neuropathic adjective
• neuropathically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuropathy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; neuro- + -pathy

Example Sentences

"This provides strong evidence that chemotherapy-induced neuropathy is not just a nerve issue but an immune-mediated inflammatory process driven by cellular stress responses."

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The findings were published in Science Advances under the title "A sensory and motor neuropathy caused by a genetic variant of NAMPT."

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"In other words, is this a risk factor for other types of sensory neuropathy?"

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This causes neuropathy - nerve damage - in his feet, among other symptoms.

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This new insight into the flow of fats through the body points to new therapeutic targets for mitigating diseases like ASCVD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and neurodegeneration.

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