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Topic: Science

neurosurgical

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/

KK: /nʊrəsɜrdʒɪkəl/

adjective

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.

neurotoxic

IPA: /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈtɒk.sɪk/

KK: /ˌnʊəroʊˈtɒksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having harmful effects on nerve cells or nervous system tissues.

Example: Certain chemicals can be neurotoxic and may damage the brain.

neurotoxicity

IPA: /ˌnjʊəroʊˈtɒksɪsɪti/

KK: /nʊəroʊˈtɒksɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition in which a substance is harmful to the nervous system, potentially causing damage to nerve cells.

Example: Exposure to certain chemicals can lead to neurotoxicity, affecting brain function.

neurotoxin

IPA: /ˈnjʊərəʊˌtɒksɪn/

KK: /ˈnʊroʊˌtɑksɪn/

noun

Definition: A harmful substance that can damage or kill nerve cells in the body.

Example: The neurotoxin released by the jellyfish can cause severe pain and paralysis.

neurotropic

IPA: /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈtrɒ.pɪk/

KK: /nʊəˈroʊtrɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances or agents that have an effect on nerve tissue or the nervous system.

Example: The neurotropic properties of the drug make it effective in treating nerve injuries.

neurula

IPA: /ˈnjʊə.rʊ.lə/

KK: /ˈnʊrʊlə/

noun

Definition: A very early stage of an embryo where the nervous system starts to develop.

Example: The neurula stage is crucial for the formation of the nervous system in vertebrates.

neurulation

IPA: /nʊəˈrjuːleɪʃən/

KK: /nʊrʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process during early development in which the neural plate forms and then folds to create the neural tube, which eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord.

Example: Neurulation is a critical step in the development of the nervous system in embryos.

neuston

IPA: /ˈnjuːstən/

KK: /ˈnjuːstən/

noun

Definition: A group of tiny or microscopic living things that live on the surface of water.

Example: The neuston includes various microorganisms that play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.

neuter

IPA: /ˈnjuːtə/

KK: /ˈnjuːtər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have a specific gender or sexual characteristics, or is neutral in nature.

Example: The neuter form of the pronoun is used when the gender is not specified.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe an animal that has been castrated, a plant that lacks reproductive organs, or a type of insect that is not fully developed sexually. In grammar, it refers to nouns or words that do not have a gender.

Example: The neuter form of the noun is used in certain languages to indicate that the word does not belong to a specific gender.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the reproductive organs of an animal, making it unable to reproduce.

Example: The veterinarian will neuter the dog to prevent unwanted puppies.

neutralise

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting it or removing its power.

Example: The scientist worked to neutralise the harmful effects of the chemical spill.

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