Used in a Sentence

radiculopathy

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for radiculopathy.

Editorial note

So the problem is called C8 radiculopathy, and it basically just means a pinched or inflamed nerve at or near the base of the neck.

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Quick take

(pathology) Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of radiculopathy gathered in one view.

noun

(pathology) Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for radiculopathy.

noun

(pathology) Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves.

Example sentences

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So the problem is called C8 radiculopathy, and it basically just means a pinched or inflamed nerve at or near the base of the neck.

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The current recommendation for LBP is to not treat, unless they have long-standing radiculopathy.

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The problem with A is that the treatment for tendonitis is very different from the treatment for carpal/cubital tunnel syndromes, arthritis, radiculopathy, etc.

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I witnessed someone paralyzed from cervical radiculopathy in the neck caused by youthful horseplay.

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Cervical radiculopathy can cause shoulder pain.

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But today after PT evaluation, they think I've cervical radiculopathy and believe most of the issues stem from pinched nerves and left untreated could result in loss of strength.

Quote examples

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Take the painkillers like we do told you" Well, three specialists (and two neurosugeons later) its NOT the existing injury, its severe bilateral cervical radiculopathy from where my cervical spine is disintegrating on the layers above and below my original fusions and its not going to magically get better by throwing even more drugs at it, or moving my physio sessions from 3 times a week to 5 times a week.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use radiculopathy in a sentence?

So the problem is called C8 radiculopathy, and it basically just means a pinched or inflamed nerve at or near the base of the neck.

What does radiculopathy mean?

(pathology) Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves.

What part of speech is radiculopathy?

radiculopathy is commonly used as noun.