peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There are hundreds of possible causes of peripheral neuropathy. 
New York Times, 30 June 2022 In addition, peripheral neuropathy can occur when high blood sugar damages nerves in the body. Mathew Devine, SELF, 23 May 2022 Maassen, who has peripheral neuropathy, is riding to raise awareness for the condition as well as funding for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2022 The result of something called peripheral neuropathy, this happens when the nerves of your peripheral nervous system (think the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord) become damaged. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 3 May 2022 Diabetes that's not kept in check can lead to a condition called peripheral neuropathy, which damages the nerves in your hands and feet. Esther Crain, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2021 Restless leg syndrome can accompany other more serious medical conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, iron deficiency, and spinal cord problems. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021 Treatment is geared at addressing the root cause of peripheral neuropathy. Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Doctors treat peripheral neuropathy by addressing the underlying cause, such as recommending a balanced diet, correcting a vitamin deficiency or prescribing drug treatment. Felicia Schwartz, WSJ, 13 July 2021 See More
New York Times, 30 June 2022 In addition, peripheral neuropathy can occur when high blood sugar damages nerves in the body. Mathew Devine, SELF, 23 May 2022 Maassen, who has peripheral neuropathy, is riding to raise awareness for the condition as well as funding for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2022 The result of something called peripheral neuropathy, this happens when the nerves of your peripheral nervous system (think the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord) become damaged. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 3 May 2022 Diabetes that's not kept in check can lead to a condition called peripheral neuropathy, which damages the nerves in your hands and feet. Esther Crain, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2021 Restless leg syndrome can accompany other more serious medical conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, iron deficiency, and spinal cord problems. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021 Treatment is geared at addressing the root cause of peripheral neuropathy. Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Doctors treat peripheral neuropathy by addressing the underlying cause, such as recommending a balanced diet, correcting a vitamin deficiency or prescribing drug treatment. Felicia Schwartz, WSJ, 13 July 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1936, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state (as polyneuropathy) of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness