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peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness
Examples of peripheral neuropathy in a Sentence
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Cold therapy, applying ice to the hands and feet, is often done to help patients reduce peripheral neuropathy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In December 2023, the company shared positive results from a phase 2 trial in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
Eric Clapton: The still-touring guitar legend suffers from peripheral neuropathy, severe eczema and tinnitus.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2023
The Phase 2 study enrolled 192 people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for at least one year.
—Adam Feuerstein and Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 13 Dec. 2023
There are several different types of neuropathy, with peripheral neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy being the most common.
—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 28 May 2023
For example, peripheral neuropathy typically causes tingling and numbness in your arms, hands, feet, fingers, or legs.21
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—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
Those with medical conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy are among the people who should avoid cold plunges.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2023
Neuropathy in feet, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, causing pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness in the feet and sometimes the hands.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1936, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of peripheral neuropathy was
in 1936
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“Peripheral neuropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peripheral%20neuropathy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state (as polyneuropathy) of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness
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