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neuritic

neuritic

9.9
Relating to the thin branches of nerve cells or to tissue showing these branches
  • adjective
  • /nʊˈrɪtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neurítico
  • The pathologist noted several neuritic plaques in the brain tissue sample.

Examples

  • Researchers observed neuritic growth in the cultured nerve cells after treatment.

  • The neuritic changes in the tissue were evident under the microscope.

  • Microscopic examination revealed numerous neuritic processes extending from injured neurons toward the lesion.

  • Researchers found neuritic growth in the damaged areas of the brain.

  • Studies reveal that neuritic formations play a crucial role in neural regeneration.

  • The patient's brain scan showed significant neuritic activity, indicating potential nerve damage.

  • Researchers discovered that neuritic changes in the tissue are often associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

Surface Forms

neuritic positive

Morphology

neuritic = neurite (semi-transparent) = neur + ite + ic

The term 'neuritic' is derived from 'neurite' with the suffix '-ic', indicating a relation to neurites, but requires specific biological knowledge.

Etymology

The word neuritic comes from neuron 'nerve' and the ending -itic 'related to'. Neurites are the long, thin parts of nerve cells, so neuritic means 'relating to those nerve parts'.