amphineurous
|am-phi-ne-rous|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈnʊr.əs/
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/ˌæm.fɪˈnjʊə.rəs/
dual nerve structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphineurous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'neuron' in Greek to form 'amphineurous', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both types of nerve cords', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both dorsal and ventral nerve cords.
The organism was identified as amphineurous due to its unique nerve structure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 06:06