neuropathy

neu·rop·a·thy

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒp ə θi, nyʊ-/
- /ˈnʊro.ˌpæ.θi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-rop-uh-thee, nyoo-]
- /nʊˈrɒp ə θi, nyʊ-/

Definitions of neuropathy word

noun neuropathy any diseased condition of the nervous system. 1
noun neuropathy Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness. 1
noun neuropathy disease of the nervous system 0
noun neuropathy any disease of the nervous system 0

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Origin of neuropathy

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; neuro- + -pathy

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Parts of speech for Neuropathy

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adjective

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neuropathy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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