Vocab Bloom Hub

neuropathy

/njʊˈrɒp.ə.θi/

1 entry

noun

/njʊˈrɒp.ə.θi/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, связанное с повреждением или дисфункцией одного или нескольких периферических нервов, часто приводящее к боли, онемению или слабости.

A medical condition involving damage or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, often resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness.

uncountable

  1. Peripheral nerve diseaseC1formalmedical

    A condition involving damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, often causing pain, numbness, or weakness.

    ruНейропатия

    • Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes.
    • The patient was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy after experiencing tingling in her feet.
    • Chemotherapy can sometimes cause neuropathy as a side effect.
Forms
  • neuropathies plural form
  • neuropathies' possessive plural form
  • neuropathy's possessive singular form