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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

neurohormone

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊhɔːməʊn/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌhɔrmoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of hormone that is produced by the nervous system or affects its functions.

Example: The neurohormone plays a crucial role in regulating stress responses in the body.

neurohumoral

IPA: //ˌnjʊəroʊˈhjuːmərəl//

KK: /nʊroʊˈhjuːmərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the interaction between the nervous system and hormones in the body.

Example: The neurohumoral response is crucial for regulating various bodily functions.

neurohypophysis

IPA: //ˌnjʊəroʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs//

KK: /nʊroʊhaɪpəˌfɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The back part of the pituitary gland that contains nerve fibers and is responsible for releasing important hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin.

Example: The neurohypophysis plays a crucial role in regulating water balance in the body.

neuroid

IPA: /ˈnjʊərɔɪd/

KK: /ˈnʊrɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a structure or appearance similar to a nerve or neural element.

Example: The neuroid structure in the organism helps in transmitting signals effectively.

neuroimaging

IPA: /ˈnjʊəroʊˌɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A medical field that creates pictures of the brain using safe methods like CT scans and MRI.

Example: Neuroimaging helps doctors see how the brain is functioning and diagnose conditions.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

neuroleptic

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊˌlɛptɪk/

KK: /ˈnʊr əˌlɛp tɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of medication used to treat severe mental disorders, particularly schizophrenia, by affecting the brain's neurotransmitters.

Example: The doctor prescribed a neuroleptic to help manage the patient's symptoms of schizophrenia.

neurologic

IPA: /nʊəˈrɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /nʊrˈɑlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the study of the nervous system and its disorders.

Example: The neurologic examination revealed signs of nerve damage.

neurological

IPA: /nʊəˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /nʊˈrɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of the nervous system and brain, including their functions and disorders.

Example: The doctor specializes in neurological disorders such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

neurologically

IPA: /nʊəˈrɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /nʊrˈɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system.

Example: The patient was neurologically assessed to determine the extent of the brain injury.

neurology

IPA: /njuˈrɒlədʒi/

KK: /nʊˈrɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of medicine that focuses on the nervous system and its disorders.

Example: She decided to specialize in neurology to help patients with brain and nerve issues.

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