Definition of "mononeuropathy" []

• A neuropathy that affects only a single nerve (as distinguished from polyneuropathy). (noun)

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• "Mononeuropathies may result from a wide variety of causes, including Multiple mononeuropathies that occur at the same time are called mononeuropathy multiplex or mononeuritis multiplex."
• "In previous studies, researchers showed that PN can occur after bariatric surgery and be of three types: mononeuropathy, sensory predominant polyneuropathy, and radiculoplexus neuropathy."
• "Mononeuropathy is "disease or trauma involving a single peripheral nerve in isolation, or out of proportion to evidence of diffuse peripheral nerve dysfunction. mononeuropathy multiplex refers to a condition characterized by multiple isolated nerve injuries."