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perineuritis

British

/ ˌpɛrɪnjʊˈrɪtɪk, ˌpɛrɪnjʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the perineurium

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perineuritic

adjective

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Involvement of Nerves in Scar Tissue.—Pressure or traction may be exerted upon a nerve by contracting scar tissue, or a process of neuritis or perineuritis may be induced.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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