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neuropin

neuropin noun: a device used to quantify pain, especially in relation to diabetes.

Noun

neuropin (plural neuropins)

  1. A device used to quantify pain, especially in relation to diabetes.
    • The small diameter fibres are best tested asking the patient to distinguish between the blunt and sharp end of a neuro-pin.2007, Douglas C. Macdonald, Philip Kelly (MRCP.), Thomas Powles, Success in PACES, 2nd edition
    • With the patient's eyes open, touch the sharp end of the neurostick / neuropin on the skin.2009, Carol Cox, Physical Assessment for Nurses

Forms of neuropin

pluralneuropins

Origin of neuropin

From neuro- + pin.

Questions about neuropin

What does neuropin mean?
Neuropin means a device used to quantify pain, especially in relation to diabetes.
What part of speech is neuropin?
Neuropin is a noun.
What is the plural of neuropin?
The plural of neuropin is neuropins.

Words near neuropin in the dictionary

  1. neuropilema
  2. neuropiles
  3. neuropilin
  4. neuropilins
  5. neuropils
  6. neuropin
  7. neuropins
  8. neuropithelium
  9. neuropituitary
  10. neuroplasm
  11. neuroplasmic

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