neuropathy

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neuropathy (newr-op-ă-thi) n. disease of one or more of the peripheral nerves, usually causing weakness and numbness. diabetic n. neuropathy seen in some people with long-standing diabetes, most commonly affecting the legs. peripheral n. (polyneuritis, polyneuropathy) neuropathy affecting sensory and/or motor nerves and tending to start in the fingers and toes and progress proximally. Causes include diabetes, alcohol, certain drugs, infections (e.g. HIV), and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
—neuropathic (newr-oh-path-ik) adj.

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