neuroglandular
|neu-ro-glan-du-lar|
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/ˌnʊroʊˈɡlændjələr/
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/ˌnjʊərəʊˈɡlændjʊlər/
nerve-gland interaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neuroglandular' originates from the combination of 'neuro-' from Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'glandular' from Latin 'glandula' meaning 'gland'.
Historical Evolution
'Neuroglandular' was formed by combining the Greek and Latin roots to describe interactions between nerves and glands.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to nerves and glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving both the nervous system and glands.
The neuroglandular connection plays a crucial role in hormone regulation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 22:23