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

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Joyce was on the injured list because of elbow neuritis in 2023 and right shoulder inflammation in 2024. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 May 2025 Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Rn-Bc, Health, 24 Sep. 2024 Chicago Tribune Right-hander Eli Morgan, currently on the injured list, has been diagnosed with ulnar neuritis. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 Romano has faced ulnar neuritis in his right elbow, back problems, and right elbow inflammation in recent seasons. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neuritis

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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“Neuritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuritis. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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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