Neurogenic: meaning, definitions and examples

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neurogenic

 

[ njʊəˈrəʊdʒənɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Neurogenic refers to anything that is related to, caused by, or originating from the nervous system. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or disorders that are linked with nerve damage or dysfunction. For instance, neurogenic bladder refers to a condition where nerve damage affects the bladder's ability to store or release urine properly. Understanding neurogenic factors is crucial for diagnosing and treating various neurological disorders.

Synonyms

nervous, neurological, neuronal

Examples of usage

  • Neurogenic pain can be difficult to manage.
  • The patient's neurogenic symptoms required specialized treatment.
  • Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension affects blood pressure regulation.
  • The study focused on neurogenic mechanisms in brain injury.

Translations

Translations of the word "neurogenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neurogénico

🇮🇳 न्यूरोजेनिक

🇩🇪 neurogen

🇮🇩 neurogenik

🇺🇦 нейрогенний

🇵🇱 neurogeniczny

🇯🇵 神経原性の

🇫🇷 neurogène

🇪🇸 neurogénico

🇹🇷 nörojenik

🇰🇷 신경 유래의

🇸🇦 عصبي المنشأ

🇨🇿 neurogenní

🇸🇰 neurogénny

🇨🇳 神经源性的

🇸🇮 nevrogeni

🇮🇸 taugakerfa

🇰🇿 нейрогендік

🇬🇪 ნეიროგენური

🇦🇿 neyrogenik

🇲🇽 neurogénico

Etymology

The term 'neurogenic' is derived from the combination of two elements: 'neuro-', which comes from the Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve', and '-genic', which originates from the Greek 'genes' meaning 'born of' or 'producing'. The use of the term became more prevalent in medical literature in the early 20th century as advancements in neurology and understanding of the nervous system progressed. It primarily describes conditions that arise from the improper functioning of nerve cells or networks, leading to various physical and physiological symptoms. As research in neuroscience expands, the application of 'neurogenic' has broadened to encompass a wider range of disorders and conditions, providing essential insight into how nervous system dysfunction impacts overall health.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,738, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.