Neuropathic

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˈjʊɹoʊpəˈθiˈsi/

Neuropathic (adj)

  1. Describes pain caused by damage or illness affecting nerves, not by an injury to muscles or skin.
  2. 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.