Neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is the term for damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which may be caused either by diseases of the nerve or from the side-effects of systemic illness. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Neuropathy is available below.
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Any pathology of the peripheral nerves - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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