neuropathy
neu·rop·a·thy
noun \nu̇-ˈrä-pə-thē, nyu̇-\ plural neu·rop·a·thies
Definition of NEUROPATHY
: an abnormal and usually degenerative state of the nervous system or nerves; also : a systemic condition that stems from a neuropathy
— neu·ro·path·ic \ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈpa-thik, ˌnyu̇r-\ adjective
— neu·ro·path·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of NEUROPATHY
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1857
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