non-neuronal
|non-neuro-nal|
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/nɒnˈnʊrənəl/
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/nɒnˈnjʊərənəl/
not involving neurons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-neuronal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'neuronal' from 'neuron', which is derived from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'neuron' transformed from the Greek word 'neuron' and eventually became the modern English word 'neuron'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'neuron' meant 'nerve', but over time it evolved to refer specifically to the nerve cells in the brain and nervous system.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or involving neurons.
The non-neuronal cells play a crucial role in the brain's immune response.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45