neuropathy
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- neuropathic adjective
- neuropathically adverb
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Together, these processes can damage multiple organs, leading to blood vessel dysfunction, heart inflammation, neuro-inflammation, small-fiber neuropathy, ME/CFS-like fatigue, menstrual changes, problems with blood sugar regulation, and kidney or liver injury.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
When severe enough, neuropathy can be debilitating and force oncologists to lower the dosage of chemotherapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
This causes neuropathy - nerve damage - in his feet, among other symptoms.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024
Van Halen was diagnosed with neuropathy in his legs a few years ago and no longer plays drums.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024
Reviewing Parlagreco's argument in general, I think it may be justly remarked that if the qualities rehearsed above constitute hysterical neuropathy, then every testy, sensitive, impulsive, and benevolent person is neuropathically hysterical.
From The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by Symonds, John Addington
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