glandular-neural
|gland-u-lar-neu-ral|
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/ˈɡlændjʊlər ˈnʊrəl/
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/ˈɡlændjʊlə ˈnjʊərəl/
glands and nerves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glandular-neural' originates from the combination of 'glandular' and 'neural', where 'glandular' refers to glands and 'neural' pertains to nerves.
Historical Evolution
The term 'glandular-neural' combines the words 'glandular' and 'neural', which have been used in medical terminology to describe interactions between glands and the nervous system.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to glands and nerves', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving both glands and nerves.
The glandular-neural connection is crucial for hormone regulation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 16:23