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 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 Rookie right-handed reliever Ben Joyce (ulnar neuritis) still has some soreness in his wrist, Nevin said, but when that subsides, the team can work out a throwing program. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023 John Fisher/Getty Garrett Whitlock (ulnar neuritis) will pitch in rehab games Tuesday and Sunday. Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 13 May 2023 But ulnar neuritis does not mean Joyce is destined to miss significant time. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2023 See More

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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 10 Dec. 2023.

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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