neuropathic

/ˌnʊrəˈpæθɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by damage or disease affecting the nerves, especially causing pain or numbness.
    • The patient was diagnosed with neuropathic pain after the injury to his spinal cord.
    • Neuropathic conditions can make it hard to feel temperature changes in your hands.
    • Doctors prescribed a special cream to help with her neuropathic symptoms in her feet.
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