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polyneuritis

[ pol-ee-noo-rahy-tis, -nyoo- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.


polyneuritis

/ ˌpɒlɪnjʊˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of many nerves at the same time
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Other Words From

  • pol·y·neu·rit·ic [pol-ee-n, oo, -, rit, -ik, -ny, oo, -], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyneuritis1

First recorded in 1885–90; poly- + neuritis
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Example Sentences

I. Observations on the catalase activity of tissues in avian polyneuritis.

It is a form of polyneuritis and, as you doubtless know, is now known to be caused, at least in the Orient, by the removal of the pericarp in the polishing of rice.

COOPER, E. A.: The curative action of autolysed yeast against avian polyneuritis.

SEAMAN, E.: The influence of an alcoholic extract of the thyroid gland upon polyneuritis and the metamorphosis of tadpoles.

Observations on the curative properties of honey, nectar and corn pollen in avian polyneuritis.

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