noun
- diseases or disorders of the peripheral nervous system, typically involving damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
Usage: medical term; plural form of neuropathy
Examples
- Diabetic neuropathies are common complications of long-term diabetes.
- The doctor explained that peripheral neuropathies can cause numbness in the hands and feet.
- Various neuropathies can result from vitamin deficiencies or toxic exposures.
- Hereditary neuropathies often run in families and appear in childhood.
- Treatment for neuropathies depends on the underlying cause of the nerve damage.
- Some neuropathies cause pain, while others lead to weakness or loss of sensation.