English Words Starting With N

• neurotransmission

  nounC2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊtrænzˈmɪʃən/The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate with each other or with target cells by releasing chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.
• neurotransmitter

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnjʊərəʊtrænzˈmɪtə/A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.
• neurotrophy

  nounC2/Professional/Specialist
  /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)ˈtrɒfɪ/The nourishment, growth, and maintenance of neurons; the growth and health of nerve cells.
• neurotropism

  nounC2
  /ˌnjʊə.rə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊ.pɪ.zəm/The quality of a microorganism, chemical, or toxin of having a specific attraction to, or effect on, nerve tissue.
• neurotypical

  adjectivenounLow to Medium
  /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/Not having, or not being associated with, a developmental disorder or cognitive difference (such as autism); having a typical neurological development.
• neurula

  nounRare
  /ˈnjʊərʊlə/The stage of an embryo during early development when the neural plate folds to form the neural tube, the precursor to the central nervous system.
• neurulation

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnjʊərəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/The embryological process where the neural plate folds to form the neural tube, which will become the central nervous system.
• neusatz

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɔɪˌzats/A new settlement, especially a town or colony founded by a group of people.
• neuse

  nounRare (A Proper Noun)
  /njuːz/A proper noun referring to a river in North Carolina, USA, or a location derived from it.
• neuss

  nounA1
  /njuːz/Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.
• neuston

  nounC2 / Specialised
  /ˈnjuːstɒn/The community of microscopic or small aquatic organisms that inhabit the surface layer of a body of water, at the air-water interface.
• neustria

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnjuːstrɪə/A historical region and kingdom in northwestern France during the Early Middle Ages.
• neuter

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveLow-frequency
  /ˈnjuːtə/Grammatically: belonging to a gender class that is neither masculine nor feminine. Biologically: having no functional sex organs or lacking sexual characteristics; to remove the sex organs of (an animal).
• neutercane

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈnjuːtəˌkeɪn/A small, hybrid subtropical storm or cyclone of lower intensity than a tropical storm.
• neutra

  nounNot Applicable
  A word that does not exist in standard English dictionaries. Likely an error or creative formation.
• neutral

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈnjuːtrəl/Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition; impartial.
• neutral axis

  nounLow/Very Low in general English; High in specific technical fields (engineering, physics, architecture).
  /ˌnjuː.trəl ˈæk.sɪs/An imaginary line, parallel to the surface of a beam or structural member, that experiences zero stress during bending; the boundary between compressive and tensile stresses.
• neutral corner

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈnjuːtrəl ˈkɔːnə/In boxing, one of the two corners of the ring not assigned to either fighter during a round, where a boxer must go after knocking down an opponent.
• neutral density

  nounMedium-High in technical contexts (photography, optics); Low in general discourse.
  /ˌnjuːtrəl ˈden.sə.ti/A property of a material (typically an optical filter) that reduces the intensity of all wavelengths of light equally, without altering the colour balance.
• neutral ground

  nounC1
  /ˈnjuːtrəl ɡraʊnd/A space or situation where conflicting parties meet without advantage or bias, free from the influence of either side.

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