'neuropathy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease'.

'neuron' and 'pathos' combined in Greek to form 'neuropatheia', which evolved into the modern English word 'neuropathy'.

Initially, it meant 'nerve suffering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disease or dysfunction of peripheral nerves'.