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neuritis

[ noo-rahy-tis, nyoo- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a nerve.
  2. continuous pain in a nerve, associated with paralysis and sensory disturbances.


neuritis

/ njʊˈrɪtɪk; njʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • neuritic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • neu·rit·ic [n, oo, -, rit, -ik, ny, oo, -], adjective
  • anti·neu·ritic adjective noun
  • postneu·ritic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of neuritis1

First recorded in 1830–40; neur- + -itis
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Example Sentences

If there is neuritis from the virus it becomes intense and causes muscular contractions, paresis, and paralysis.

Guaranteed to relieve or your money refunded, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuritis.

When she comes out she is a wreck, suffering from alcoholic neuritis which is leading to paralysis.

Neuritis is a form of rheumatism or gout which involves the nerves.

Neuritis is a painful and wearying form of nerve trouble which mostly affects the arms and legs.

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