neuron-free
|neu-ron-free|
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/ˈnʊrɒn friː/
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/ˈnjʊərɒn friː/
absence of neurons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neuron-free' is a compound word formed from 'neuron' and 'free', where 'neuron' refers to a nerve cell and 'free' indicates absence.
Historical Evolution
The term 'neuron-free' combines the Greek-derived 'neuron' with the Old English 'freo', evolving into the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without neurons', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a state or condition where neurons are absent or not present.
The neuron-free tissue was used for the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 06:05