adneural
|ad-neu-ral|
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/ædˈn(j)ʊərəl/
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/ædˈnjʊərəl/
near a nerve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adneural' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ad-' meaning 'near' and 'neural' from 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'adneural' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'ad-' with the Greek root 'neuron', eventually becoming the modern English word 'adneural'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'near a nerve', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated near a nerve or neural structure.
The adneural position of the tumor made the surgery complex.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/11 12:06