English Words Starting With N

• neurochemical

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˈkemɪk(ə)l/a chemical substance that transmits or affects nerve impulses in the brain and nervous system.
• neurochemistry

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˈkemɪstri/The branch of biochemistry concerned with the chemical processes and substances that occur in the nervous system.
• neurochip

  nounLow
  /ˈnjʊərəʊˌtʃɪp/A microchip designed to interface with or simulate the function of neurons or neural networks.
• neurocirculatory asthenia

  nounVery low
  /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˌsɜː.kjʊ.lə.tər.i æsˈθiː.ni.ə/A condition characterized by chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations, often without a clear organic cause; a functional disorder of the nervous and circulatory systems.
• neurocoele

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈnjʊərəʊˌsiːl/The central fluid-filled cavity within the neural tube of an embryo, which later develops into the central canal of the spinal cord and the ventricles of the brain.
• neurocomputer

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnjʊərəʊkəmˌpjuːtə/A computer whose architecture and operation are designed to simulate the structure and processing methods of the human brain and nervous system, typically using artificial neural networks.
• neurodepressive

  adjectivenounRare / Technical
  /ˌnjʊərəʊdɪˈprɛsɪv/Having a depressive effect on the nervous system; causing or characterized by neuronal depression or decreased nervous system activity.
• neurodivergent

  adjectivenounmedium
  /ˌnjʊərəʊdaɪˈvɜːdʒənt/Describing a person whose brain functions in ways that diverge from what is considered typical or standard in society.
• neurodiversity

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/The concept that variations in brain function and behavioral traits are a natural and valuable form of human diversity.
• neuroembryology

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˌɛmbrɪˈɒlədʒi/The branch of embryology that studies the development of the nervous system.
• neuroendocrinology

  nounVery low
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˌendəʊkrɪˈnɒlədʒi/The branch of biology and medicine that studies the interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
• neuroepithelium

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/A specialized type of epithelium that contains sensory nerve endings and is involved in sensory reception, such as in the retina, olfactory mucosa, and inner ear.
• neurofeedback

  nounC2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˈfiːdbæk/A therapeutic technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity (typically EEG) to teach self-regulation of brain function.
• neurofibril

  nounC2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˈfaɪbrɪl/A microscopic, thread-like protein structure found within the cytoplasm of a neuron.
• neurofibroma

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnjʊərəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/A benign tumour that develops from the cells of peripheral nerves and connective tissue.
• neurofibromatosis

  nounLow
  /ˌnjʊərəʊˌfaɪbrəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/A genetic disorder causing tumours to form on nerve tissue.
• neuroglia

  nounVery low frequency (Academic/Technical)
  /njʊˈrɒɡlɪə/The supportive, non-neuronal cells of the nervous system, providing structure, insulation, and nutrients to neurons.
• neurohormone

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈnjʊərəʊˌhɔːməʊn/A hormone produced by nerve cells and released into the bloodstream to regulate physiological processes.
• neurohypophysis

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˌnjʊərəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
• neuroimmunology

  nounLow
  /ˌnjʊər.əʊ.ɪ.mjʊˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/The study of the interactions between the nervous system and the immune system.

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