neuropathy

[ noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo- ]

noun

1. any diseased condition of the nervous system.

neuropathy

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈpæθɪk; njʊˈrɒpəθɪ /

noun

1. disease of the nervous system

Derived Forms

• ˌneuroˈpathically, adverb
• neuropathic, adjective

Other Words From

• neu·ro·path·ic [n, oo, r-, uh, -, path, -ik, ny, oo, r-], adjective
• neuro·pathi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuropathy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; neuro- + -pathy

Example Sentences

Van Halen was diagnosed with neuropathy in his legs a few years ago and no longer plays drums.

From Los Angeles Times

In April 2024, Mr Lowe was diagnosed by a consultant neurologist at the Southern Health Trust with a “painful trigeminal neuropathy” which had “the Covid vaccine as its main causative factor”.

From BBC

He also developed a small fibre sensory neuropathy which the consultant said “is also one of the post-vaccine related neurological presentations”.

From BBC

Mr Lowe, from Omagh, said the small fibre neuropathy affected his entire body, from toes to fingertips.

From BBC

Many adults with diabetes and the associated complication of peripheral neuropathy, which can be painful as well as harmful, are often prescribed drugs at doses and for durations that could impose an increased risk of cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily