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interneuronal

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈnjʊərnəl/

KK: /ˌɪntərˈnjʊərnəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the connections or interactions that occur between nerve cells in the nervous system.


Example

The interneuronal communication is crucial for processing information in the brain.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard about the role of interneuronal connections in the brain?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that they help with communication between neurons.
Sloth A
Exactly! They play a crucial part in processing information.
Sloth B
It’s fascinating how our brains work with those interneuronal links.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
interneural
synaptic
neuronal
Antonyms
extraneural
peripheral
extranodal
Root Explanation

Interneuronal → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "neuronal" (from "neuron" meaning nerve). The word refers to something that exists or occurs between nerve cells.

Memory Tip

Think of connections that happen 'between' ('inter-') nerve cells ('neuronal') — that's what interneuronal means.

Visually Confused Words
intraneural
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