HealthAugust 16, 2026
neuropathy
nu-RAH-puh-thee
Definition
A condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing numbness, loss of sensation, or tingling in the feet and hands.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek roots 'neuron' (nerve) and 'patheia' (suffering or disease), appearing in English medical literature during the 19th century.
In the news
In this article, neuropathy is described as a serious complication of diabetes that prevents patients from feeling foot injuries, making minor wounds dangerous because they go unnoticed.
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