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neuroanatomic

neuroanatomic

1 7.3
Relating to the physical structure of the brain and nerves
  • adjective
  • /ˌnʊroʊəˈnætɪk/
  • Specialized
: neuroanatómico
  • The study focused on the neuroanatomic structures involved in memory formation.

Examples

  • Neuroanatomic localization studies have established the prefrontal cortex as the critical brain site for executive function.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The biologic plausibility of the association is tenuous because, in most cases, the neuroanatomic abnormalities of autism probably develop in utero.

    Blog text (12)
  • A detailed neuroanatomic delineation of executive function is beyond the scope of this paper.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Thus, our results support neuroimaging studies that have demonstrated irregularities in the neuroanatomic correlates of speech perception.

    Academic text (2012)
  • There is probably a common neuroanatomic basis constituting a "conservation principle," according to which the brain areas on which different perceptual capacities supervene overlap.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Based on the known neuroanatomic localization of executive function and its well-described age-dependent changes, a significant proportion of political leaders over the age of 65 are likely subject to executive dysfunction.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Changes in the neuroanatomic pathways can provide insights into various neurological disorders.

  • Researchers explored the neuroanatomic differences between sensory processing in adults and children.

Synonyms

neural
vsneuroanatomic
  • Specialized
141 4.9

Connected with the nerves or the nervous system

focuses on anatomical structure rather than general nervous system matters
neuroanatomical
vsneuroanatomic
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Relating to the physical structure of the brain and nerves

is the same meaning but uses a different adjective form

Surface Forms

neuroanatomic positive

Morphology

neuroanatomic = anatomic (semi-transparent) = neuro + anatomic

The word is clearly built from the combining form 'neuro-' plus 'anatomic', but it is a technical scientific term rather than a very everyday transparent combination.

Etymology

Neuroanatomic combines neuro- meaning 'nerve', as in neuron, and anatomic from anatomy meaning 'body structure' or 'to cut up'. So, neuroanatomic points to the physical layout of nerves and means 'relating to the anatomy of the nervous system'.