Noun
Inflammation of a nerve.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAlmost half of the patients with optic neuritis have white matter lesions consistent with multiple sclerosis. Source: Internet
Female sex, relapsing-remitting subtype, optic neuritis or sensory symptoms at onset, few attacks in the initial years and especially early age at onset, are associated with a better course. Source: Internet
He is shown with the baton in his left hand, his frequent practice because of the neuritis in his right arm. Source: Internet
It is also known as optic papillitis (when the head of the optic nerve is involved) and retrobulbar neuritis (when the posterior of the nerve is involved). Source: Internet
Signs and symptoms Example of how optic neuritis affected one eye of a person with multiple sclerosis Major symptoms are sudden loss of vision (partial or complete), sudden blurred or "foggy" vision, and pain on movement of the affected eye. Source: Internet
Holst suffered neuritis in his right arm, which caused him to seek help from several amanuenses in scoring The Planets. Source: Internet