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neuronal

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[noor-uhn-uhl, nyoor-, noor-ohn-uhl] / ˈnʊər ən əl, ˈnjʊər-, nʊərˈoʊn əl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to neurons.


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Made from only 12 amino acids, it increased neuronal activity tenfold compared with controls.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Under healthy conditions, tau stabilizes microtubules, the filament-like structures that help maintain neuronal shape and function.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

However, condensates also play important roles in normal brain function, raising concerns that eliminating them could disrupt healthy neuronal activity.

From Science Daily Jun. 21, 2026

Such neuronal “pruning” and refining typically occurs at key junctures—think toddlerhood and puberty—suggesting that a leaner brain may be more nimble.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

This, in turn, disrupts important neuronal signaling pathways, providing a likely explanation for the movement-related symptoms seen in affected patients.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

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