Neuropathy

Pronunciation: /ˈnʊroʊˌpæθiː/

Neuropathy (noun)

  1. A condition where nerves are damaged or not working well, causing pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling.
  2. A general name for many disorders that affect the peripheral nerves or the way signals travel through them.

Examples

  • Neuropathy can cause numbness in the feet.
  • The doctor explained neuropathy as nerve damage illness.