abneural
|ab-neu-ral|
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/æbˈnʊrəl/
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/æbˈnjʊərəl/
away from the nerves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abneural' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'neural' relating to nerves.
Historical Evolution
'abneural' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'ab-' with the English word 'neural', which itself comes from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the nerves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated away from the neural axis or central nervous system.
The abneural side of the organism was less sensitive to stimuli.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 19:36