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Neuronal: meaning, definitions and examples

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neuronal

 

[ njสŠษ™หˆrษ™สŠnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biology, neuroscience

Relating to neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. Neuronal structures are crucial for transmitting information between different parts of the body. They play a significant role in the overall functioning of the brain and nervous system.

Synonyms

nerve-related, neurogenic.

Examples of usage

  • Neuronal activity increases during learning processes.
  • Neuronal damage can result in serious cognitive impairments.
  • The study focused on neuronal connections in the brain.

Translations

Translations of the word "neuronal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น neuronal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neuronal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ neuron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะนั€ะพะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ neuronalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž็ตŒ็ดฐ่ƒžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท neuronale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neuronal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nรถronal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๊ฒฝ ์„ธํฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neurรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neurรณnovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅž็ป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevronalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taugungar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะนั€ะพะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neuron

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ neuron

Etymology

The term 'neuronal' is derived from 'neuron', which originates from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'. The use of 'neuron' in English first appeared in the early 19th century as scientists began to understand the structure and functions of the nervous system. The suffix '-al' is a common way to form adjectives in English, indicating 'pertaining to'. Thus, 'neuronal' literally means 'pertaining to neurons'. As the field of neuroscience evolved, the term became increasingly important in discussions regarding brain function, pathology, and the complexities of neural transmission. With advances in microscopy and other imaging techniques, understanding neuronal behavior has become a cornerstone of modern medical and psychological research.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,594, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.