Neuronal

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to a neuron. not-comparable

    "Nicotine, a stimulant found in tobacco, long used by Native Americans, taught scientists about the existence of our own nicotinic receptors, which influence neuronal excitement."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to neurons wordnet

Synonyms

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neuralaxonalbrain spinal cord systemdendriticnerve cell signalingneural mechanism

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"As the monkeys became more skilled at using their brains to move their virtual arms, researchers saw signs of brain plasticity or neuronal growth, a possible sign the monkeys were incorporating the virtual arms into their own mental image."

Etymology

From neuron + -al.

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