mononeuropathy

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Related to mononeuropathy: multiple mononeuropathy, mononeuropathy multiplex

mon·o·neu·rop·a·thy

(mon'ō-nū-rop'ă-thē),

Disorder involving a single nerve.

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mononeuropathy

Mononeuritis Neurology A peripheral neuropathy characterized by loss of movement or sensation in a single nerve group Etiology Damage/destruction of an isolated nerve/nerve group, which may be systemic or, more commonly, due to direct trauma, prolonged pressure, or compression by adjacent structures

mon·o·neu·rop·a·thy

(mon'ō-nūr-op'ă-thē)

Disorder involving a single nerve.

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mononeuropathy

A disorder affecting a single nerve. This may be due to nerve compression, as in the CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, the THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME or SATURDAY NIGHT PALSY, or other trauma or to DIABETES.

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