neuropathy
nounHow to pronounce neuropathy:
Definition of neuropathy:
- neuropathy (noun):
- see also peripheral neuropathy
- any pathology of the peripheral nerves.
- damage, disease, or dysfunction of one or more nerves especially of the peripheral nervous system that is typically marked by burning or shooting pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness or atrophy, is often degenerative, and is usually caused by injury, infection, disease, drugs, toxins, or vitamin deficiency
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