neur-

American  

1. variant of neuro- before a vowel.

   neuritis.

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Usage

What does neur- mean? Neur- is a combining form used like a prefix that literally means “nerve.” The form is also used figuratively to mean "nerves" or "nervous system." It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Neur- comes from Greek neûron, meaning “nerve.” Neûron is a distant relative of sinew, which is of Old English origin, and nerve, which is of Latin origin. To learn more, check out the entries for both words.What are variants of neur-?Neur- is a variant of neuro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article about neuro-.