neuritis neuritis
Definition(s):
- (n) inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
Usage(s):
- Iproniazid was soon retired from widespread use because it produced undesirable side effects, such as dizziness, constipation, difficulty in urination, and neuritis.
- Doctors thought that they had evidence that waters so treated would cure chronic arthritis, gout, neuritis, high blood pressure.
- Stribling later complained of neuritis.
News
Research and Markets: Optic Neuritis - Pipeline Review Report, H1 2013 Edition
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Optic Neuritis - Pipeline Review, H1 2013" report to theion June 17, 2013 Source: Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Quotes
- "It's called ulnar neuritis," said Papelbon, who had joked that it was the "Elton John elbow injury - nagging, like Elton John's music." "It's when the ulnar ligament pops out of its groove. It's not a big deal, but it's something that...on Jun 7, 2008 By: Jonathan Papelbon Source: Boston Globe (registration)
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