neurogenic

[ noo r-uh-jen-ik, nyoo r- ]

/ ˌnʊər əˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective Medicine/Medical.

originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.

Nearby words

neurofilament, neuroganglion, neurogenesis, neurogenetic, neurogenetics, neurogenic, neurogenic bladder, neurogenous, neuroglia, neurogliacyte, neurogliomatosis

Also neu·rog·e·nous

[noo-roj-uh-nuh s, nyoo-] /nʊˈrɒdʒ ə nəs, nyʊ-/.

Origin of neurogenic

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + -genic

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British Dictionary definitions for neurogenic

neurogenic

/ (ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses

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Medicine definitions for neurogenic

neurogenic

[ nur′ə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Originating in the nerves or nervous tissue.

Caused or affected by the nerves or nervous system.