neuro etymology

Etymology

The word "neuro" comes from the Ancient Greek word "νεῦρον" (neuron), which means "sinew, tendon, nerve."

Meaning

• Relating to the nervous system, which transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
• Relating to nerves, the bundles of fibers that carry these signals.
• Relating to any component or aspect of the nervous system, such as neurons, synapses, or nerve impulses.

Origin

The Ancient Greek word "νεῦρον" (neuron) is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *[s]new-, which means "thread, sinew." This root is also the origin of the following English words:

• Nerve
• Nervous
• Neuralgia
• Neurology
• Neuritis

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