 |
||
 |
 |
|
|
MedTerms Medical Dictionary |
||
|
||
Radiculopathy: Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves. It is synonymous with radiculitis. Radiculopathy is characterized by pain which seems to radiate from the spine to extend outward to cause symptoms away from the source of the spinal nerve root irritation. Causes of radiculopathy include deformities of the discs between the building blocks of the spine (the vertebrae). Patients with diabetes can be affected by a curious form of radiculopathy which may be caused by inadequate blood supply to the spinal nerve roots. |
||
|
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Find a medical definition by using the A-Z listing (select a letter) |
||
|
Copyright © 1996-2003 MedicineNet,
Inc. All rights reserved. Information in the MedTerms Medical Dictionary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. You should carefully read all product packaging. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. |
| Main Navigation |
|
Use the A-Z listing (select a letter) to find a definition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
|