IPA: /ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
KK: /nʊrəsɪˈkrɛʃən/
Definition: The process by which nerve cells produce and release substances like hormones.
Example: Neurosecretion plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions.
IPA: /ˌnjʊərəʊsɪˈkrɛtəri/
KK: /nʊroʊsɪˈkrɛtəri/
Definition: Relating to the process of releasing hormones or other substances from nerve cells.
Example: The neurosecretory cells play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions.
IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɛn.sər.i/
KK: /nʊroʊˈsɛnʃəri/
Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the sensory functions of the nervous system, including how the body perceives sensations through nerves.
Example: The neurosensory pathways are crucial for transmitting information from the senses to the brain.
IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊspɔːrə/
KK: /ˈnʊr.əˌspɔːr.ə/
Definition: A type of fungus that is used in genetic research and has distinctive black fruiting bodies. Some species can produce orange spore masses and are known to damage baked goods.
Example: Researchers often use neurospora in their experiments to study genetic mutations.
IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɜːrdʒən/
KK: /nʊrˈoʊsɜrʤən/
Definition: A medical doctor who performs surgery on the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
Example: The neurosurgeon successfully removed the tumor from the patient's brain.
IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɜːrdʒəri/
KK: /nʊrˈoʊsɜrʤəri/
Definition: A type of medical operation that involves treating or repairing parts of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Example: The patient underwent neurosurgery to remove a tumor from his brain.
IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
KK: /nʊrəsɜrdʒɪkəl/
Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system.
Example: The neurosurgical team performed a complex operation to remove a brain tumor.
IPA: /nʊəˈrɒtɪkli/
KK: /nʊˈrɑtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that shows excessive anxiety or worry, often about trivial matters.
Example: She neurotically checked her phone for messages every few minutes.
IPA: /nəˈrɔtɪsɪzəm/
KK: /nʊˈrɑtɪsɪzəm/
Definition: The quality of being overly anxious, worried, or emotionally unstable.
Example: Her neuroticism often made her overthink simple decisions.
IPA: /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈtɒk.sɪk/
KK: /ˌnʊəroʊˈtɒksɪk/
Definition: Having harmful effects on nerve cells or nervous system tissues.
Example: Certain chemicals can be neurotoxic and may damage the brain.
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