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neuritis definition

neu·ri·tis (no̵o rīt′əs, nyo̵o-)

noun

inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often associated with a degenerative process, and accompanied by changes in sensory and motor activity in the region of the affected nerve

Etymology: ModL: see neuro- & -itis

Related Forms:

  • neuritic neu·rit′ic (-rit′ik) adjective

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