neuropathy
Meaning: Damage to or disease of the peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain, most often in the hands and feet.
Neuropathy encompasses a broad range of conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system — the network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The most common form is diabetic neuropathy, which develops gradually in patients with poorly controlled blood sugar. Other causes include autoimmune disorders, infections, toxins, and certain medications such as chemotherapy agents. The term collocates with 'peripheral,' 'diabetic,' 'sensory,' and 'autonomic.'
Examples
- The patient presented with peripheral neuropathy affecting both feet, consistent with long-standing poorly controlled diabetes. 患者表现为累及双足的周围神经病变,与长期血糖控制不佳的糖尿病一致。El paciente presentó neuropatía periférica en ambos pies, compatible con una diabetes mal controlada de larga evolución.患者は両足の末梢神経障害を呈しており、長期にわたる血糖コントロール不良の糖尿病と一致していました。환자는 양쪽 발의 말초 신경병증을 보였으며, 이는 장기간 혈당 조절이 불량한 당뇨병과 일치했다.
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy remains one of the most troublesome side effects reported by cancer patients undergoing treatment. 化疗引起的神经病变仍然是接受治疗的癌症患者报告的最困扰的副作用之一。La neuropatía inducida por quimioterapia sigue siendo uno de los efectos secundarios más molestos referidos por los pacientes oncológicos en tratamiento.化学療法誘発性神経障害は、治療中のがん患者が報告する最も厄介な副作用の一つです。화학요법 유발 신경병증은 치료 중인 암 환자들이 보고하는 가장 괴로운 부작용 중 하나이다.
- The neurologist ordered nerve conduction studies to determine the type and severity of the neuropathy. 神经科医生开具了神经传导检查,以确定神经病变的类型和严重程度。El neurólogo solicitó estudios de conducción nerviosa para determinar el tipo y la gravedad de la neuropatía.神経科医は神経障害の種類と重症度を判定するために神経伝導検査を指示しました。신경과 전문의는 신경병증의 유형과 중증도를 판정하기 위해 신경전도 검사를 지시했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek neuron (nerve) and pathos (suffering, disease). The compound entered medical English in the mid-19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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