Pathology · Nervous System · Easy
Neuropathy
Meaning: Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves.
In practice: Diabetes commonly causes a length-dependent glove-and-stocking loss of sensation.
Word parts
- neuro- means nerve
- -pathy means disease or disorder
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
Quick check
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Which word means: Describing a cyst formed by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm.
Answer: Hydatid
Which word means: Death of tissue due to a localised lack of blood supply.
Answer: Infarction
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