neuritis

neuritis definition - medical

neu·ri·tis (no͝o-rīˈtĭs)

noun
The inflammation of a nerve or group of nerves that is characterized by pain, loss of reflexes, and atrophy of the affected muscles.

Related Forms:

  • neu·ritˈic (-rĭtˈĭk) adjective

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