juxtaneural
|jux-ta-neural|
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/ˌdʒʌkstəˈnʊrəl/
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/ˌdʒʌkstəˈnjʊərəl/
near a nerve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'juxtaneural' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'juxta' meaning 'near' and 'neural' from 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'juxta' combined with 'neural' to form the modern English word 'juxtaneural'.
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 or occurring near a nerve.
The juxtaneural position of the tumor made the surgery complex.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 13:23