Neuropathic
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˈjʊɹoʊpəˈθiˈsi/
Neuropathic (adj)
- Describes pain caused by damage or illness affecting nerves, not by an injury to muscles or skin.
- Relating to problems in the nervous system, especially when nerves do not work normally.
Examples
- Neuropathic pain comes from damaged nerves, not from muscle injury.
- She has neuropathic pain that feels like burning and tingling.
Neuropathic (adjective)
Examples
- Neuropathic pain can feel sharp or burning.
- The doctor explained that neuropathic pain comes from nerve damage.