Originally: †inflammation of the peripheral portion of the optic disc or of the adjacent retina (obsolete). In later use: inflammation of the perineurium of a nerve or nerves.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From peri- + neuritis. In later use after perineurium.
Definition of perineuritis in US English:
perineuritis
noun
Medicine
Originally: †inflammation of the peripheral portion of the optic disc or of the adjacent retina (obsolete). In later use: inflammation of the perineurium of a nerve or nerves.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From peri- + neuritis. In later use after perineurium.