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Webster 1913 Edition
Neuro-
Neu′ro-
.[Gr.
νεῦρον
nerve.] (Anat.)
A combining denoting
a nerve
, of or pertaining to a nerve
or the nervous system
. Definition 2024
neuro-
neuro-
See also: neuro
Translingual
Etymology
New Latin, from Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-), combining form of νεῦρον (neûron, “sinew, tendon, cord”)
Prefix
neuro-
- Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
- Nerve-like.
- Having nerves.
Derived terms
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English
Prefix
neuro-
- Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Derived terms
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Translations
relating to nerves or the nervous system
Finnish
Prefix
neuro-
Derived terms
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Synonyms
Italian
Prefix
neuro-
Derived terms
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Portuguese
Prefix
neuro-
Related terms
Spanish
Etymology
From Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-), combing form of νεῦρον (neûron) "sinew, tendon, cord".
Prefix
neuro-
Derived terms
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