What does "neuropath" mean?

A person with neuropathy, perhaps also including (in outdated nosology) a neurosis: someone who has, or is predisposed to, some disease of the nervous system.

How do you pronounce "neuropath"?

Pronounced //ˈn(j)ʊə̯.əˌpaθ//.

Neuropath

Q: What is a synonym for "neuropath"?

Common synonyms include: alcoholic, double personality, drug user, dual personality, escapist, hypochondriac.

//ˈn(j)ʊə̯.əˌpaθ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A person with neuropathy, perhaps also including (in outdated nosology) a neurosis: someone who has, or is predisposed to, some disease of the nervous system. dated
2
A physician with specialization in neuropathy, corresponding to today's specialties of neuropathologist or neurologist: one who focuses on nervous conditions in pathology. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

alcoholic double personality drug user dual personality escapist hypochondriac

Etymology

From neuro- + -path.

Related phrases

nervous system

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