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lead polyneuropathy
lead polyneuropathy[′led ¦päl·ē·nu̇′räp·ə·thē] (medicine) A distal polyneuropathy, affecting mainly the wrist and hand, seen principally in adults with chronic lead poisoning; characterized by weakness, paresthesias, pain, and glove-and-stocking anesthesia. Also known as lead palsy. lead polyneuropathy
lead polyneuropathy Damage to peripheral nerves, especially those supplying the hands and feet, occurring in long-term (chronic) lead poisoning. There is muscle weakness, pain, pins-and needle sensation (paraesthesia) and numbness in the glove-and-stocking areas. |