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neurosensory

neurosensory

1 7.0
About the nerves and how the body senses things
  • adjective
  • /ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɛnsoʊri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neurosensorial
  • An optical coherence tomogram revealed a neurosensory detachment of the right macula (Figure 2).
  • neurosensory detachment

Examples

  • The use of implantable hearing aids and cochlear implants as an aid to neurosensory deafness is becoming an established procedure.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Dilated fundus exam of the right eye showed an elevated neurosensory detachment and macular pigment epithelial changes (Figure 1).

    Academic text (2007)

  • PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Figure 1: Right side fundus photo revealing elevated neurosensory detachment and macular pigment epithelial changes above the fovea.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Certain conditions affect the body's ability to process sensory information, leading to various neurosensory disorders.

  • Advancements in technology have improved our understanding of neurosensory pathways in the treatment of hearing impairments.

  • Research into neurosensory functions has unveiled how the brain interprets different types of sensory stimuli.

Synonyms

sensory
vsneurosensory
  • Specialized
6 3.9

Carrying signals from the skin and sense organs to the brain and spinal cord

is broader, covering nervous system roles in receiving and processing signals
sensorineural
vsneurosensory
  • Specialized
1 9.1

Relating to the nerves that send information to the brain, especially in the ear

is broader, covering nervous system roles across all sensing functions
somatosensory
vsneurosensory
  • Specialized
1 9.5

Relating to feelings from the body such as touch, pain, and temperature

is broader, applying to nervous involvement in sensing across body and organs
sensorial
vsneurosensory
1 7.4

Describes things that relate to the senses, like sight or touch

is specific to nervous system processing rather than general sensation

Surface Forms

neurosensory positive

Morphology

neurosensory = sensory (transparent) = neuro + sensory

The word is transparently formed from the combining form 'neuro-' plus 'sensory', with the meaning directly referring to nerves and sensation.

Etymology

Neurosensory combines neuro- meaning 'nerve', as in neuron, and sensory from 'sense', so it describes the nervous system's work of sensing things.