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Definition of Neuropathy

1. Noun. Any pathology of the peripheral nerves.

Definition of Neuropathy

1. n. An affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.

Definition of Neuropathy

1. Noun. (pathology) Any disease of the peripheral nervous system. ¹

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Definition of Neuropathy

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Medical Definition of Neuropathy

1. A general term denoting functional disturbances and/or pathological changes in the peripheral nervous system. If the involvement is in one nerve it is called mononeuropathy, in several nerves, mononeuropathy multiplex, if diffuse and bilateral, polyneuropathy. The aetiology may be known for example arsenical neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, ischaemic neuropathy, traumatic neuropathy) or unknown. Encephalopathy and myelopathy are corresponding terms relating to involvement of the brain and spinal cord, respectively. The term is also used to designate noninflammatory lesions in the peripheral nervous system, in contrast to inflammatory lesions (neuritis). Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Literary usage of Neuropathy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal (1839)
"The description of the characteristic symptoms of this form of nervous disease by Dr Gully may be given in his own words. " Of the degree of neuropathy as ..."

2. Developmental Pathology by Eugene S. Talbot (1905)
"Temporary teeth are frequently badly decayed as a result of child neuropathy and hysteria. Permanent teeth later in life decay from premature senile ..."

3. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"Peripheral neuropathy of unknown cause may later be found to be associated with ... The neuropathy may appear before the cancer itself becomes obvious. ..."

4. Rest, Suggestion, and Other Therapeutic Measures in Nervous and Mental Diseases by Francis Xavier Dercum (1917)
"CHAPTER IV HYSTERIA Hysteria, a Hereditary and Innate neuropathy. Mental Character of the Symptoms. Sensory, Motor, Visceral and Mental Phenomena. ..."

5. Diabetes in America by Ronald Aubert (1996)
"neuropathy in Diabetes Richard C. Eastman, MD SUMMARY Population-based studies of neuropathy (inflammation and degeneration of peripheral nerves) in persons ..."

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