neuropathy
n. disease affecting the nervous system (Pathology) | ||||
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Neuropathy Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Neuropathy
(n.)
An affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.
(n.)
An affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.
| WordNet 2.0 |
neuropathy
Noun
1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves
(hypernym) pathology
(hyponym) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Noun
1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves
(hypernym) pathology
(hyponym) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
| hEnglish - advanced version |
neuropathy
neuropathy
\neu*rop"a*thy\ (?), n. [neuro- + gr. &?;, &?;, to suffer.] (med.) an affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.
neuropathy
\neu*rop"a*thy\ (?), n. [neuro- + gr. &?;, &?;, to suffer.] (med.) an affection of the nervous system or of a nerve.
Neuropathy Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
neuropathy
A problem in peripheral nerve function (any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord) that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness in various parts of the body. Neuropathies may be caused by physical injury, infection, toxic substances, disease (e.g., cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or drugs such as anticancer drugs. Also called peripheral neuropathy.
A problem in peripheral nerve function (any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord) that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness in various parts of the body. Neuropathies may be caused by physical injury, infection, toxic substances, disease (e.g., cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or drugs such as anticancer drugs. Also called peripheral neuropathy.
| Aids Glossary |
neuropathy
any disease, inflamation, or abnormality of a nerve.
any disease, inflamation, or abnormality of a nerve.
neuropathy (adjective neuropathic)
damage to the nerves; an inflammatory or degenerative condition of the nervous system. See also peripheral neuropathy.
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
neuropathy (ne-ROP-uh-thee)
disease of the nervous system. The three major forms in people with diabetes are peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which affects mainly the legs and feet.
disease of the nervous system. The three major forms in people with diabetes are peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which affects mainly the legs and feet.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
NEUROPATHY
The name given to a group of disorders involving nerves. Symptoms range from a tingling sensation or numbness in the toes and fingers to paralysis. It is estimated that 35 percent of persons with HIV disease have some form of neuropathy. See Peripheral Neuropathy.
The name given to a group of disorders involving nerves. Symptoms range from a tingling sensation or numbness in the toes and fingers to paralysis. It is estimated that 35 percent of persons with HIV disease have some form of neuropathy. See Peripheral Neuropathy.
| Diabetes Glossary |
Neuropathy
Disease of the nerves that effects many people who have had diabetes for for several years.. The three major forms of nerve damage are: peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs.
See also: Peripheral neuropathy ; autonomic neuropathy
Disease of the nerves that effects many people who have had diabetes for for several years.. The three major forms of nerve damage are: peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and mononeuropathy. The most common form is peripheral neuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs.
See also: Peripheral neuropathy ; autonomic neuropathy
| Muscle Pain |
Neuropathy
a disturbance of function or pathologic change in a nerve.
In one nerve, mononeuropathy; in several nerves, neuropathy multiplex; if diffuse or bilateral, polyneuropathy.
a disturbance of function or pathologic change in a nerve.
In one nerve, mononeuropathy; in several nerves, neuropathy multiplex; if diffuse or bilateral, polyneuropathy.
Neuropathy Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Neuropathy
Neuropathy is usually short for peripheral neuropathy, meaning a disease of the peripheral nerve or nerves.
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