Neuropathic pain

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˈjʊɹoʊpəˈθiˈsi ˈpeɪn/

Neuropathic pain (noun)

  1. Pain caused by problems in the nervous system, often felt as burning, stabbing, or tingling.
  2. Pain that happens when nerves send wrong signals to the brain, even without a clear injury.

Examples

  • Neuropathic pain can happen after nerve damage.
  • The doctor explained that neuropathic pain comes from nerve damage.