Definitions for Neuritis
nʊˈraɪ tɪs, nyʊ-neu·ri·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neuritisnoun

   inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neuritisnoun

   Inflammation of one or more nerves.

   Optic neuritis (or retrobulbar neuritis) is the inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause a complete or partial loss of vision.

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1. Neuritis

   Neuritis () is inflammation of a nerve or the general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system. Inflammation, and frequently concomitant demyelination, cause impaired transmission of neural signals and leads to aberrant nerve function. Neuritis is often conflated with neuropathy, a broad term describing any disease process which affects the peripheral nervous system. However, neuropathies may be due to either inflammatory or non-inflammatory causes, and the term encompasses any form of damage, degeneration, or dysfunction, while neuritis refers specifically to the inflammatory process. As inflammation is a common reaction to biological insult, many conditions may present with features of neuritis. Common causes include autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis; infection, either bacterial, such as leprosy, or viral, such as varicella zoster; post-infectious immune reactions, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome; or a response to physical injury, as frequently seen in sciatica.While any nerve in the body may undergo inflammation, specific etiologies may preferentially affect specific nerves. The nature of symptoms depends on the specific nerves involved, neuritis in a sensory nerve may cause pain, paresthesia (pins-and-needles), hypoesthesia (numbness), and anesthesia, and neuritis in a motor nerve may cause paresis (weakness), fasiculation, paralysis, or muscle wasting. Treatment of neuritis centers around removing or managing any inciting cause of inflammation, followed by supportive care and anti-inflammatory or immune modulatory treatments as well as symptomatic management.

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1. neuritis

   Neuritis is a medical term that refers to the inflammation or swelling of the nerves in the body. This condition can result in pain, numbness, weakness, loss of sensation, or abnormal sensations in the affected area. It can occur in any part of the body and is often caused by injury, infection, autoimmune diseases, or diabetes. Depending on the specific nerves affected, neuritis can be classified into types such as optic neuritis (involving the optic nerves) or peripheral neuritis (involving the peripheral nerves).

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1. Neuritisnoun

   inflammation of a nerve

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron nerve + -itis.]

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1. Neuritis

   nū-rī′tis, n. inflammation of a nerve.

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1. Neuritis

   A general term indicating inflammation of a peripheral or cranial nerve. Clinical manifestation may include PAIN; PARESTHESIAS; PARESIS; or HYPESTHESIA.

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1. • Inflammation

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Neuritis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Neuritis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Neuritis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neuritis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuritis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Neuritis
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Neuritis