Disease or Syndrome
neuropathy
neu·rop·a·thy [ noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo- ]
Definitions related to neuropathy:
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A disorder affecting the cranial nerves or the peripheral nervous system. It manifests with pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. It may be the result of physical injury, toxic substances, viral diseases, diabetes, renal failure, cancer, and drugs.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. It usually begins in the hands or feet and gets worse over time. Neuropathy may be caused by physical injury, infection, toxic substances, disease (such as cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or drugs, including anticancer drugs.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Nerve damage and resulting loss of sensation, movement, or other function.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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Neuropathy, disorder of the peripheral nervous system. It may be genetic or acquired, progress quickly or slowly, involve motor, sensory, and autonomic nerves, and affect only certain nerves or all of them. It can cause pain or loss of sensation, weakness, paralysis...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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