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Topic: Health

nervation

IPA: /nɜːrˈveɪʃən/

KK: /nɜrˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A pattern or arrangement of veins or nerves in a plant or animal.

Example: The nervation of the leaf helps in understanding its classification.

nerve

IPA: /nɜrv/

KK: /nɜrv/

noun

Definition: A cordlike structure in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts, or a sensitive topic that can provoke strong feelings.

Example: The doctor explained how the nerve sends signals to the muscles.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide someone with the strength or courage to do something difficult or challenging.

Example: She needed to nerve herself before speaking in front of the large audience.

nervine

IPA: /ˈnɜːrvaɪn/

KK: /ˈnɜrvɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a calming effect on the nerves or helps to reduce nervousness.

Example: The herbal tea was known for its nervine properties, helping to soothe anxious feelings.

neuralgia

IPA: /nɪˈræl.dʒə/

KK: /nɪˈræl.dʒə/

noun

Definition: A type of pain that is sharp and severe, occurring along the path of a nerve or group of nerves.

Example: She was diagnosed with neuralgia after experiencing intense pain in her face.

neuralgic

IPA: /nɪˈræl.dʒɪk/

KK: /nɪˈræl dʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to or experiencing severe pain in the nerves.

Example: After the accident, she suffered from neuralgic pain that made it difficult to move.

neurasthenic

IPA: /nʊəˈræstθɛnɪk/

KK: /nʊrəsˈθɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition characterized by physical and mental exhaustion, often due to stress or emotional strain.

Example: After months of stress at work, she felt neurasthenic and needed a break to recover.

neurilemma

IPA: /nɪˈrɪləmə/

KK: /nɪˈrɪlɛmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that forms a protective covering around the nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system.

Example: The neurilemma plays a crucial role in the regeneration of damaged nerves.

neuritic

IPA: /nʊˈrɪtɪk/

KK: /nʊˈrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to inflammation of the nerves.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with neuritic pain in his leg.

neuritis

IPA: /nʊˈraɪtɪs/

KK: /nʊˈraɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a nerve or a group of nerves becomes inflamed, causing pain, loss of reflexes, and muscle weakness.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with neuritis after she complained of severe pain in her arm.

neuroactive

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊˌæktɪv/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌæktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances or agents that have an effect on the nervous system, particularly in stimulating or influencing nerve activity.

Example: Certain medications are neuroactive and can help treat neurological disorders.

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