neu·ri·tis
nu̇-ˈrī-təs 
nyu̇-
plural neuritides
nu̇-ˈri-tə-ˌdēz
nyu̇-
or neuritises
: an inflammatory or degenerative lesion of a nerve marked especially by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired or lost reflexes
neu·rit·ic
(ˈ)n(y)ü¦ritik
n(y)əˈ-,
-itik,
-ēk
: of, relating to, or affected by neuritis
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, catcher Daniel Susac, a Roseville native who went to Jesuit High School in Carmichael, has been on a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats after dealing with right elbow neuritis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Giants will turn over the position to a pair of rookies, Jesus Rodriguez and Daniel Susac, the latter of whom is on a Triple-A rehab assignment but should return from his right elbow neuritis by the middle of next week.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The 25-year-old right-hander was limited to just 11 games (10 starts) due to multiple injuries, including a right pectoral strain and right arm neuritis, and also bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors throughout the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Rookie catcher Daniel Susac, who is currently rehabbing from right elbow ulnar neuritis, could be activated on Friday ahead of the Giants’ three-game series against the Athletics in Sacramento.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, catcher Daniel Susac, a Roseville native who went to Jesuit High School in Carmichael, has been on a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats after dealing with right elbow neuritis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Giants will turn over the position to a pair of rookies, Jesus Rodriguez and Daniel Susac, the latter of whom is on a Triple-A rehab assignment but should return from his right elbow neuritis by the middle of next week.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The 25-year-old right-hander was limited to just 11 games (10 starts) due to multiple injuries, including a right pectoral strain and right arm neuritis, and also bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors throughout the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Neuritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuritis. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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neuritis
noun
neu·ri·tis
n(y)u̇-ˈrīt-əs
plural neuritides
-ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz
or neuritises
or neuritises
: an inflammatory or degenerative lesion of a nerve marked especially by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired or lost reflexes compare neuralgia
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