neuropathy
pronunciation
How to pronounce neuropathy in British English:
UK [ˌnjʊə'rɒpəθɪ]
How to pronounce neuropathy in American English:
US [nʊ'rɒpəθɪ]
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- Noun:
- any pathology of the peripheral nerves
Word Origin
- neuropathy (n.)
- 1827, from neuro- + -pathy. Related: Neuropath; neuropathic; neuropathist.
Example
- 1. Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy which is characterized by a specific pattern of optic nerve head and visual field damage .
- 2. I am a contradictory neuropathy , I am afraid the result , but I still did not give up the expectation .
- 3. The study enriched the pathogenesis research of diabetes optic neuropathy .
- 4. The related pathogenesis of diabetes optic neuropathy shall be clarified by further study .
- 5. Some supplements can interfere with prescription drugs and too much can cause neuropathy and in severe cases , organ damage .