Etymology · Ancient Greek
νεῦρον
9 English words descend from Ancient Greek νεῦρον, most common first.
- neuralOf, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.
- neuronA cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
- neuroticAffected with a neurosis.
- neuralgiaAn acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.
- neuropilA fibrous network of nervous tissue that forms the gray matter of the brain
- neurulaAn embryo of vertebrates in the stage when the primitive band is first developed.
- neurophobiaAn aversion to or fear of neurology or the nervous system, especially among medical students or professionals intimidated by the complexity of neurological science.
- neuropilemaneuropil
- neurostheniaStrong reaction or overreaction of a nerve to a stimulus.