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Topic: Health

neurogenic

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /nʊroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by the nerves or nervous system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with a neurogenic disorder that affected his movement.

neuroglia

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊɡlɪə/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌɡliːə/

noun

Definition: The supportive cells in the nervous system that help protect and support neurons.

Example: Neuroglia play a crucial role in maintaining the health of nerve cells.

neuroglial

IPA: /nʊəˈroʊɡliəl/

KK: /nʊrˈoʊɡliəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the supportive cells in the nervous system that help maintain and protect neurons.

Example: The neuroglial cells play a crucial role in supporting the brain's structure and function.

neurohormonal

IPA: /nʊəroʊˈhɔːmənl/

KK: /nʊroʊˈhɔrmənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to hormones that are produced by the nervous system and affect bodily functions.

Example: The neurohormonal response to stress can influence mood and behavior.

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.

neurohumor

IPA: /ˈnjʊəroʊˌhjuːmə/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌhjuːmər/

noun

Definition: A substance created in a nerve cell that triggers activity in another nerve cell, muscle, or gland; commonly referred to as a neurotransmitter.

Example: Dopamine is an important neurohumor that plays a key role in mood regulation.

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.

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.

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