noun
- inflammation of multiple peripheral nerves simultaneously
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with polyneuritis after experiencing numbness in both hands and feet.
- Polyneuritis can be caused by diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or autoimmune disorders.
- The neurologist ordered nerve conduction studies to confirm the polyneuritis diagnosis.
- Treatment for polyneuritis focuses on addressing the underlying cause of the nerve inflammation.
- Symptoms of polyneuritis include weakness, tingling, and pain in multiple limbs.
- The doctor explained that polyneuritis affects several nerves at once, unlike mononeuritis.