Meanings
nounneuromodulation (plural neuromodulations)
plural neuromodulations
- biologyThe regulation of neurons by neurotransmitters.
- medicineThe relief of pain by stimulation of a nerve.
Origin
- Proto-Indo-European*(s)neh₁-
- Proto-Indo-European*snéh₁wr̥
- Ancient Greekνεῦρον (neûron)
- Ancient Greekνευρο- (neuro-)
- Englishneuro-
- Englishmodulation
- Englishneuromodulation
From neuro- + modulation.
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neuromodulation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuromodulation
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