First Known Use: circa 1857
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neuropathy
noun neu·rop·a·thy \nu̇-ˈrä-pə-thē, nyu̇-\
plural neu·rop·a·thies
Definition of NEUROPATHY
: an abnormal and usually degenerative state of the nervous system or nerves; also : a systemic condition that stems from a neuropathy
— neu·ro·path·ic \ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈpa-thik, ˌnyu̇r-\ adjective
— neu·ro·path·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of NEUROPATHY
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neuropathy
noun neu·rop·a·thy \n(y)u̇-ˈräp-ə-thē\
plural neu·rop·a·thies
Medical Definition of NEUROPATHY
: an abnormal and usually degenerative state of the nervous system or nerves; also : a systemic condition (as muscular atrophy) that stems from a neuropathy
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