Word
neuropathy
Phoneticsneu·ropa·thy
US/ˈnjʊɹoʊˌpæθi/
UK/njuːɹˈɒpəθi/
Definition
n. a medical condition where the nerves in your body are damaged. This often causes pain, tingling, or weakness in your hands and feet.
n. a disease or disorder of the nerves, typically resulting in pain, weakness, or loss of sensation. Often used in clinical contexts to describe peripheral nerve damage.
Examples
“The doctor diagnosed him with neuropathy after the accident.”
“Many people with diabetes develop neuropathy, which can lead to a loss of feeling in their toes and feet.”
“Chronic neuropathy can significantly impair a patient's quality of life, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach that includes physical therapy and pain management.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor diagnosed him with neuropathy after the accident.”
contextual
“Many people with diabetes develop neuropathy, which can lead to a loss of feeling in their toes and feet.”
complex
“Chronic neuropathy can significantly impair a patient's quality of life, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach that includes physical therapy and pain management.”
Etymology
From neuro- + -pathy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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