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nonneural

nonneural

7.8
Not related to nerves in the body
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈnjʊrəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no neural
  • Some diseases affect both neural and nonneural cells in the body.

Examples

  • The researchers focused on nonneural tissues to study the effects of the new drug.

  • The experiment required a sample that was completely nonneural for accurate results.

  • The nonneural tissues in the body support nerve function.

  • Researchers studied nonneural mechanisms in the brain.

  • The researchers focused on nonneural tissues to study the effects of the new drug.

  • The experiment required a sample that was completely nonneural for accurate results.

  • Some diseases affect both neural and nonneural cells in the body.

Antonyms

neural
  • Specialized
213 4.9

Connected with the nerves or the nervous system

Surface Forms

nonneural positive

Morphology

nonneural = neural (transparent) = non + neural

Formed by the productive negative prefix 'non-' plus the adjective 'neural', giving a straightforward 'not neural' meaning.

Etymology

Nonneural is made from non- meaning 'not' and neural meaning 'related to nerves', the same root as the everyday word nerve. So in medicine it describes tissue or cells that are 'not part of the nervous system'.