neuropathy

Definition

Any disease of the peripheral nervous system; peripheral neuropathy.

Etymology

From neuro- + -pathy.

Example Sentences

• "Long-standing diabetes often causes neuropathy in the retinas, fingertips, and toes."
• "the contribution of central neuropathy on postural impairment observed in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy"
• "insights into the underlying molecular pathogenesis of diabetes-induced CNS neuropathy"

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