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

Recent Examples on the Web Known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, this often leads to issues with temperature sensation and could manifest as cold feet.4 Hypothyroidism The thyroid produces essential hormones and helps regulate body temperature. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024 But in those early rehearsals, Alex started feeling numbness, peripheral neuropathy, especially in his feet. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024 But these symptoms sounded like peripheral neuritis, also known as peripheral neuropathy, basically, damage to the nerves that send signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024 When someone has this condition, their nerves do not work properly, which can cause symptoms such as: Pain Numbness Tingling Weakness There are several causes of peripheral neuropathy. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peripheral neuropathy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Oct. 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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