neuritic, a. (and n.)
(njʊˈrɪtɪk)
[ad. Gr. type *νευριτικ-ός, f. νεῦρον nerve: see -itic, and cf. F. névritique (1762).]
† 1. Good for the nerves. Obs. rare—1.
| 1725 Bradley Fam. Dict., Marjoram..is vulnerary, Cephalick, Hysterick, Neuritick, and proper to expel wind. |
† b. n. (See quot.) Obs. rare—0.
| 1727–38 Chambers Cycl., Neuritics, or nervines,..remedies proper for diseases of the nerves and nervous parts. |
2. Path. Relating to, of the nature of, neuritis.
| 1857 in Mayne Expos. Lex. 1887 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 1 Jan. 9/2 The main objections which have been advanced against the neuritic theory. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VIII. 751 Pompholyx is generally regarded as a neuritic inflammation or vaso-motor neurosis. |