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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

neuroma

IPA: /njuˈroʊmə/

KK: /nʊˈroʊmə/

noun

Definition: A growth or tumor that develops from nerve tissue, often made up of nerve fibers.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a neuroma after she complained of persistent pain in her foot.

neuromuscular

IPA: //ˌnjʊəroʊˈmʌskjʊlər//

KK: /nʊroʊˈmʌskjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to both the nervous system and muscles, often describing how they work together.

Example: The doctor explained that the patient's condition was neuromuscular, affecting both their nerves and muscles.

neuron

IPA: /ˈnjʊə.rɒn/

KK: /ˈnʊrɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in the nervous system that sends and receives signals, helping to transmit information throughout the body.

Example: The neuron is essential for communication between different parts of the body.

neuronal

IPA: /nɪˈjʊə.rə.nəl/

KK: /nʊˈroʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Example: The neuronal connections in the brain are crucial for learning and memory.

neurone

IPA: /ˈnjʊə.rəʊn/

KK: /ˈnjʊə.rəʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Example: The neurone is essential for sending messages throughout the body.

neuropathic

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈpæθɪk/

KK: /nʊˈroʊpæθɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a condition that affects the nerves, often causing pain or discomfort.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with neuropathic pain, which is often difficult to treat.

neuropathically

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈpæθɪkli/

KK: /nʊrəˈpæθɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner related to nerve damage or dysfunction, often referring to pain or other sensations caused by nerve issues.

Example: The patient described her symptoms neuropathically, indicating that they were related to nerve damage.

neuropathologic

IPA: /ˌnjuːroʊpəˈθɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /nʊˌroʊpəˈθɑlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of diseases of the nervous system and their effects on the brain and spinal cord.

Example: The neuropathologic findings in the patient's brain were crucial for diagnosing the disease.

neuropathology

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊpəˈθɒlədʒi/

KK: /nʊˌroʊpəˈθɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of diseases that affect the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Example: The research team focused on neuropathology to understand the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

neuropathy

IPA: /nʊəˈrɒpəθi/

KK: /nʊˈrɑːpəθi/

noun

Definition: A condition that affects the nerves, often causing pain, weakness, or numbness.

Example: Diabetes can lead to neuropathy, which may result in tingling sensations in the feet.

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