neurogenic

Also neu·rog·e·nous

[noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor-]

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

1. originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.

neurogenic

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurogenic¹

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

Example Sentences

Bathurst found there was a reasonable possibility three of the children died from natural causes, two due to a genetic mutation known as CALM2-G114R and one because of an underlying neurogenic disorder.

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

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

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He’s making his way back after neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery sidelined for most of 2021 and the first two months of this season.

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He is coming off surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and faces an uncertain future.

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