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Neurogenic

/ˌnʊə.rəʊˈdʒen.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45200 frequency
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  1. 1

    Originating from or caused by the nervous system or neural tissue.

    "The patient experienced severe neurogenic pain following the spinal injury."
  2. 2

    Relating to the formation or development of nervous tissue (neurogenesis).

    "Researchers are investigating the neurogenic effects of certain growth factors on adult stem cells."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'neuron' (meaning nerve or sinew) and 'genesis' (meaning birth, origin, or creation). Coined in the late 19th century within medical and physiological nomenclature to describe conditions, substances, or processes originating in or caused by the nervous system.

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