neurogenic

American  

[noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

Also neurogenous

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

1. originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.

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neurogenic British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses

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Etymology

Origin of neurogenic

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

Example Sentences

The study was conducted exclusively in male rats, and sex differences in metabolic and neurogenic responses to diet and exercise are well-documented.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

That made his doctors think that in his case the cause was neurogenic — his nerves weren’t delivering their essential messages.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Doctors eventually diagnosed Burdi with the neurogenic version of Thoracic Outlet Syndome, which arises when the nerves between the collarbone and first rib compress.

From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2020

"There's been concern recently because a lot of the proteins involved in neurogenic diseases are similar to these prions," said Karen Duff, who studies Alzheimer's and Parkinson's at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2013

Cole Henry didn’t choose surgery for neurogenic TOS as part of his last chance.

From Washington Post