Preferred Label : Neuropathy;
NCIt definition : A disorder affecting the cranial nerves or the peripheral nervous system. It manifests
with pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. It may be the result of physical
injury, toxic substances, viral diseases, diabetes, renal failure, cancer, and drugs.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle
weakness in different parts of the body. It usually begins in the hands or feet and
gets worse over time. Neuropathy may be caused by physical injury, infection, toxic
substances, disease (such as cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or
drugs, including anticancer drugs.; FDA: A disorder affecting the cranial nerves or the peripheral nervous system. It
manifests with pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : 1983; CDR0000046041;
Origin ID : C4731;
UMLS CUI : C0442874;
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