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neuritis

UK /njʊəˈraɪtɪs/US /nʊˈraɪtɪs/

词源

源自希腊语 'neuron'(神经)和 '-itis'(炎症后缀),字面意为神经的炎症。

noun

❶ 神经炎,指周围神经的炎症,常导致疼痛、麻木或肌肉无力等症状。

“The patient was diagnosed with optic neuritis, causing blurred vision.”

(患者被诊断出视神经炎,导致视力模糊。)

“Chronic neuritis can lead to permanent nerve damage if left untreated.”

(慢性神经炎若不及时治疗,可能导致永久性神经损伤。)

同义词:neuropathy, nerve inflammation, neuralgia

常见短语

optic neuritis — 视神经炎,特指影响视神经的炎症,常见症状包括视力下降和眼痛。

“Optic neuritis is often an early sign of multiple sclerosis.”

(视神经炎通常是多发性硬化症的早期征兆。)

peripheral neuritis — 周围神经炎,指四肢或身体外围神经的炎症,可能导致刺痛或肌肉无力。

“Peripheral neuritis made it difficult for him to grip objects firmly.”

(周围神经炎使他难以牢固地抓握物体。)