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neurogenic

American  
[noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌnjʊər- /
Also neurogenous

adjective

Medicine/Medical.
  1. originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.


neurogenic British  
/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of neurogenic

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

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His multidisciplinary projects include neurogenic compounds that promote neuronal differentiation, antiviral agents, and novel anti cancer molecules.

From Science Daily May 27, 2026

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

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

From Washington Times Jun. 2, 2022

"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

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