English Words: N

24,391 words · Page 120 of 488

neurodepressantadj

That depresses the activity of the nervous system

neurodepressionnoun

A reduction in nerve cell function

neurodepressiveadj

Synonym of neurodepressant.

neurodermatitisnoun

Lichen simplex chronicus, a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching, resulting in thick, leathery, brownish skin.

neurodermatosisnoun

neurological dermatosis

neurodestructionnoun

Extreme neurodegeneration

neurodestructiveadj

That causes neurodestruction

neurodeteriorationnoun

The deterioration of neurons

neurodevelopmentnoun

The development of the nervous system during the life of an organism.

neurodevelopmentaladj

Of or pertaining to the development of neurological pathways in the brain.

neurodevelopmental disordernoun

A group of mental conditions affecting the development of the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

neurodevelopmentallyadv

In terms of neurodevelopment.

neurodiagnosisnoun

Diagnosis of neurological conditions (a diagnostic process).

neurodiagnosticadj

Relating to neurodiagnosis.

neurodiagnosticallyadv

In terms of neurodiagnosis.

neurodiagnosticsnoun

neurological diagnostics or diagnosis

neurodifferentiateverb

To undergo neurodifferentiation

neurodifferentiationnoun

The formation of neural cells by differentiation of ectodermal cells

neurodisabilitynoun

A neurological disability.

neurodisabledadj

Having a neurological disability.

neurodiseasenoun

neural disease

neurodisordernoun

A neurological disorder

neurodivergencenoun

The quality of being neurodivergent.

neurodivergencynoun

Synonym of neurodivergence.

neurodivergentadj

Having an atypical neurological configuration.

neurodiverseadj

Of a person: exhibiting neurodiversity; varying in mental configuration from others, especially being on the autism spectrum; of a group: made up of neurodivergent people.

neurodiversitynoun

The variety of configurations of the brain, especially with regard to autism.

neurodynamicadj

Of or pertaining to neurodynamics

neurodynamicaladj

Of or relating to neurodynamics.

neurodynamicsnoun

The study of rhythmic or repetitive neural activity

neurodynianoun

nerve pain; neuralgia

neurodysfunctionnoun

neurological dysfunction

neurodysregulationnoun

neural dysregulation

neurodystonianoun

Synonym of dystonia.

neurodystonicadj

Relating to neurodystonia

neuroecologynoun

The study of the ecological effects of neuroethology

neuroeconomicadj

Relating to neuroeconomics.

neuroeconomicsnoun

A combination of neuroscience, economics and psychology used to study the decision-making process.

neuroeconomistnoun

One who studies neuroeconomics.

neuroectodermnoun

The region of the ectoderm of an embryo that develops into the central nervous system and other nervous tissue

neuroectodermaladj

Of or pertaining to the neuroectoderm.

neuroectodermallyadv

In terms of the neuroectoderm.

neuroectodermicadj

Of or pertaining to the neuroectoderm

neuroectomynoun

Alternative form of neurectomy.

neuroeducationnoun

An interdisciplinary field that uses neuroscience and psychology to suggest strategies for education.

neuroeducationaladj

Of or pertaining to neuroeducation.

neuroeffectornoun

The junction site, where a motor neuron releases a neurotransmitter to affect a target, that acts like an effector

neuroelasticitynoun

reversible neuroplasticity

neuroelectricadj

Relating to electrical signals in the brain.

neuroelectricaladj

neuroelectric

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