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neuroanatomical

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊəˈnætɪkəl/

KK: /nʊroʊəˈnætɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the study of the structure of the nervous system and its parts.


Example

The neuroanatomical studies provided insights into brain function.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just started reading about the brain and its neuroanatomical structures.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating! What have you learned so far?
Sloth A
I found out how different parts of the brain are connected and function together.
Sloth B
That's really cool! Understanding the neuroanatomical aspects can help with so many things.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
neurological
cerebral
anatomical
Antonyms
nonneurological
unrelated
extraneural
Root Explanation

Neuroanatomical → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "anatomical" (from Greek "anatomē", meaning dissection or structure). The word refers to the structure of the nervous system, combining the study of nerves and their anatomical organization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerves' ('neuro-') and how they are 'structured' ('anatomical') in the body — this helps you remember that 'neuroanatomical' relates to the structure of the nervous system.

Visually Confused Words
nonanatomical
pseudoanatomical
anatomical
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