neuritis

noun

neu·​ri·​tis nu̇-ˈrī-təs How to pronounce neuritis (audio)
nyu̇-
plural neuritides nu̇-ˈri-tə-ˌdēz How to pronounce neuritis (audio)
nyu̇-
or neuritises
: an inflammatory or degenerative lesion of a nerve marked especially by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired or lost reflexes
neuritic adjective or noun

Examples of neuritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ben Joyce was added to the injured list June 10 with ulnar neuritis. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023 The good news was that doctors knew almost instantly what was wrong with me (optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerve) and how to treat it (five days of intravenous steroids). Erika Fry, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024 For people who place their wallets in the back pocket of their pants, back pain caused by sitting on overly bulky wallets can lead to conditions known as wallet neuropathy and wallet neuritis, according to the United States National Institutes of Health. Chuong Nguyen, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2023 Research has found that healthcare providers have used corticosteroids to treat vestibular neuritis with COVID. Maressa Brown, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 Whitlock missed a month because of ulnar neuritis in his elbow, an issue that cleared up in a few weeks. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2023 Joyce also rejoined the Angels on Sunday after missing a few months recovering from ulnar neuritis. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023 The reliever, who was removed from Friday’s game after facing just one batter, was listed with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2023 This is Whitlock’s second trip to the injured list this season, the first in April as a result of ulnar neuritis in the same elbow. Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Greek neûron "sinew, tendon, nerve" + -itis, probably after French névrite or German Neuritis

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neuritis was in 1840

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Cite this Entry

“Neuritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuritis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

neuritis

noun
neu·​ri·​tis n(y)u̇-ˈrīt-əs How to pronounce neuritis (audio)
plural neuritides -ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce neuritis (audio) or neuritises
: an inflammatory or degenerative lesion of a nerve marked especially by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired or lost reflexes compare neuralgia
neuritic adjective

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