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polyneuropathy

Term: polyneuropathy
Literally meaning :“affection of several neurons
Origin: Anc Greek
πολύς/polys(=several)
+ νεύρον/nevron(=neuron) > νευρά/nevra (=catgut)
> (νεαρόν/nearon (=young) because catgut were made from intestines of young animals.
πάθεια/patheia (-pathy, suffix denoting “suffering”) > πάθος( masculine gender) / pathos(=passion, sorrow, strong emotion).
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Definition
Polyneuropathy is generilized neuropathy affecting several nerves simultaneously.

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