neurogenetic

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adjective

Of or pertaining to neurogenetics, the study of the genetic basis of nerve and brain function

OriginEnglish genetic ← Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-) ← Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥ →
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Meanings

adjective
  1. medicineOf or pertaining to neurogenetics, the study of the genetic basis of nerve and brain function

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*(s)neh₁-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*snéh₁wr̥
  3. Ancient Greekνεῦρον (neûron)
  4. Ancient Greekνευρο- (neuro-)
  5. Englishneuro-
  6. Englishgenetic
  7. Englishneurogenetic

From neuro- + genetic.

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APA

neurogenetic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurogenetic

MLA

“neurogenetic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurogenetic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neurogenetic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurogenetic.

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