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neuropathy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun neuropathy has 1 sense
  1. neuropathy - any pathology of the peripheral nerves
    --1 is a kind of
    pathology
    --1 has particulars:
     Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy; mononeuropathy; multiple mononeuropathy

Definitions from the Web

Neuropathy

Definition:

Neuropathy refers to the dysfunction or damage of one or more peripheral nerves, resulting in numbness, weakness, and pain in the affected areas.

Senses:

  1. Medical: A disorder of the nervous system characterized by abnormal function or structure of the peripheral nerves.
  2. Popular: A condition causing numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet.

Examples:

Sense 1 (Medical):

The patient was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, a common form of peripheral neuropathy.

After the car accident, the individual experienced neuropathy in their legs and had difficulty walking.

Sense 2 (Popular):

Regular exercise can help alleviate the symptoms of neuropathy and improve nerve function.

She purchased a specialized cream to relieve the discomfort caused by her neuropathy.

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