Neurogenic

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Neurogenic

Neurogenic (pronunciation: /ˌnʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/) is a term that originates from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "genesis" meaning origin. It is used to describe conditions, disorders, or responses that are caused by or originate from the nervous system.

Etymology

The term "neurogenic" is derived from two Greek words: "neuron" which means nerve, and "genesis" which means origin. Thus, neurogenic refers to something that originates from the nerves or the nervous system.

Related Terms

  • Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
  • Neurogenesis: The process by which neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells.
  • Neuropathy: A term that refers to general diseases or malfunctions of the nerves.
  • Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron.
  • Neurologist: A medical practitioner specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.

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