non-neurogenic
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/nɒnˌnjʊroʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
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/nɒnˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
not nerve-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-neurogenic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'neurogenic' from 'neuro-' meaning 'nerve' and '-genic' meaning 'produced by or causing'.
Historical Evolution
'neurogenic' changed from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'genēs' meaning 'born of'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not produced by nerves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not originating from or caused by the nervous system.
The patient's bladder dysfunction was determined to be non-neurogenic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35