neuritic

neu·ri·tis

[noo-rahy-tis, nyoo-]
noun Pathology.
1.
inflammation of a nerve.
2.
continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis and sensory disturbances.

Origin:
1830–40; neur- + -itis

neu·rit·ic [noo-rit-ik, nyoo-] , adjective
an·ti·neu·rit·ic, adjective, noun
post·neu·rit·ic, adjective
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neuritis (njʊˈraɪtɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part
 
neuritic
 
adj

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neuritis (njʊˈraɪtɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part
 
neuritic
 
adj

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neuritis neu·ri·tis (n&oobreve;-rī'tĭs, ny&oobreve;-)
n.
The inflammation of a nerve or group of nerves that is characterized by pain, loss of reflexes, and atrophy of the affected muscles.


neu·rit'ic (-rĭt'ĭk) adj.

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