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interneuronal

interneuronal

1 8.4
Happening between nerve cells
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈnjʊrənəl/
  • Specialized
: interneuronal
  • Are interneuronal pathways responsible for reflex actions?

Examples

  • The interneuronal signals between the brain cells coordinate our thoughts and movements.

  • Research shows that interneuronal pathways play a critical role in memory formation.

  • The interneuronal pathways play a crucial role in transmitting signals within the brain.

  • Researchers studied the interneuronal communication involved in memory formation.

  • Damage to interneuronal connections can affect cognitive functions.

  • The interneuronal connections are crucial for brain function.

  • Disorders in interneuronal communication can lead to various neurological diseases.

Synonyms

neural
vsinterneuronal
  • Specialized
141 4.9

Connected with the nerves or the nervous system

is narrower, meaning between nerve cells rather than general nervous relation
synaptic
vsinterneuronal
  • Specialized
31 7.7

Involving the connections between nerve cells that send signals

occurs specifically between nerve cells rather than inside them
neuronal
vsinterneuronal
  • Specialized
8 7.0

Having to do with nerve cells and the nervous system

is about occurring between nerve cells not just relating to them

Surface Forms

interneuronal positive

Morphology

interneuronal = neuronal (transparent) = inter + neuron + al

Formed by adding inter- 'between' to the adjective 'neuronal'; the meaning 'between neurons' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word interneuronal has two parts: inter- meaning 'between', as in international, and neuron meaning 'nerve cell'. So interneuronal describes something that happens 'between nerve cells', which is why we use it for pathways or signals that link neurons.