A substance other than a neurotransmitter, released by a neuron at a synapse and conveying information to adjacent or distant neurons, either enhancing or dampening their activities.

neuromodulatoryadj

Of or pertaining to neuromodulation.

neuromodulesnoun

plural of neuromodule

neuromolecularadj

Describing the molecules involved in the nervous system

neuromonitoringnoun

neural monitoring

neuromorbiditynoun

The death of neurons

neuromorphicadj

That mimic and implement neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system to be used in a practical computing system.

neuromorphicallyadv

In a neuromorphic manner.

neuromorphogenesisnoun

morphogenesis of neurons

neuromorphologicaladj

Relating to neuromorphology

neuromorphologicallyadv

In a neuromorphological manner

neuromorphologynoun

The morphology of the nervous system and its components

neuromorphometricadj

Relating to neuromorphometrics

neuromorphometricsnoun

The morphometrics of the brain and nervous system

neuromotilitynoun

The neural cause of gastric motility

neuromotoradj

Pertaining to the relationship between the nervous system and movement.

neuromotoricadj

Alternative form of neuromotor.

neuromuscularadj

Pertaining to the voluntary or reflexive control of muscles by nerves.

neuromuscularlyadv

In a neuromuscular way.

neuromusculaturenoun

All the muscles and associated nerves of the body

neuromusculoskeletaladj

Describing the interactions between nerves, muscles and the skeleton.

neuromyasthenianoun

chronic fatigue syndrome

neuromyeliticadj

Relating to neuromyelitis

neuromyelitisnoun

inflammation of both the spinal cord and nerves

neuromyelitis opticanoun

An autoimmune disease with a similar presentation to multiple sclerosis, but is common in Asians and in most cases is characterised by the presence of anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies.

neuromyelitisopticanoun

Alternative form of neuromyelitis optica.

neuromyelopathynoun

combined neuropathy and myelopathy

neuromyoarterialadj

Relating to neural and muscle arteries

neuromyologynoun

The study of nerves and muscles.

neuromyopathicadj

Relating to neuromyopathy.

neuromyopathynoun

Any disorder affecting both nerves and muscles.

neuromyositisnoun

neuritis accompanied by inflammation of the related muscles

neuromyotonianoun

Spontaneous muscular activity, usually as a result of a fault in the immune system

neuromythnoun

A commonly-held false belief about neuroscience or something falling within its area of study.

neuromythologicaladj

Relating to neuromythology.

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