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.