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polyneuritis

[pol-ee-noo-rahy-tis, -nyoo-]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.



polyneuritis

/ ˌpɒlɪnjʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of many nerves at the same time

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Other Word Forms

  • polyneuritic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyneuritis1

First recorded in 1885–90; poly- + neuritis
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Example Sentences

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I. Observations on the catalase activity of tissues in avian polyneuritis.

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It is a form of polyneuritis and, as you doubtless know, is now known to be caused, at least in the Orient, by the removal of the pericarp in the polishing of rice.

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COOPER, E. A.: The curative action of autolysed yeast against avian polyneuritis.

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SEAMAN, E.: The influence of an alcoholic extract of the thyroid gland upon polyneuritis and the metamorphosis of tadpoles.

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Observations on the curative properties of honey, nectar and corn pollen in avian polyneuritis.

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