poly·ra·dic·u·lo·neu·rop·a·thy
| \ ˌpäl-i-rə-ˌdik-yə-(ˌ)lō-n(y)u̇-ˈräp-ə-thē
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plural polyradiculoneuropathies
Medical Definition of polyradiculoneuropathy
: an inflammatory disorder (as Guillain-Barré syndrome) affecting peripheral nerves and the nerve roots of the spinal nerves and marked by demyelination or axon degeneration
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“Polyradiculoneuropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polyradiculoneuropathy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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