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Entrapment neuropathy

MedGen UID:
266933
•Concept ID:
C1510429
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Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Nerve compression syndrome
SNOMED CT: Peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome (45781009); Compression neuropathy (45781009); Nerve entrapment syndrome (45781009); Trapped nerve (45781009); Entrapment neuropathy (45781009)
 
HPO: HP:0012181
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003615

Definition

Malfunction of a peripheral nerve resulting from mechanical compression of the nerve roots from internal or external causes and leading to a conduction block or axonal loss. [from HPO]

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