| neuroplexus | A plexus or network of nerve cells or fibres. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| neuropod | <zoology> A neuropodous animal. Origin: Neuro- + -pod. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neuropodia | Synonym: axon terminals. Origin: pl. Of neuropodium or neuropodion, fr. Neuro-+ G. Podion, little foot (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuropodium | <zoology> The ventral lobe or branch of a parapodium. Origin: NL, from Gr. A nerve +, dim. Of, the foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neuropodous | <zoology> Having the limbs on, or directed toward, the neural side, as in most invertebrates; opposed to haemapodous. Origin: Neuro- + -pod + -ous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neuropore | <anatomy> An opening at either end of the embryonic neural canal. Origin: Neuro- + pore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neuropraxia | <neurology> A temporary nerve dysfunction. Hitting your funny bone is an example of an ulnar nerve neuropraxia. (13 Nov 1997) |
| neuroprotective agents | Drugs intended to prevent damage to the brain or spinal cord from ischemia, stroke, convulsions, or trauma. Some must be administered before the event, but others may be effective for some time after. They act by a variety of mechanisms, but often directly or indirectly minimise the damage produced by endogenous excitatory amino acids. (12 Dec 1998) |
| neuropsychiatry | The specialty dealing with both organic and psychic disorders of the nervous system; earlier term for psychiatry. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuropsychologic disorder | A disturbance of mental function due to brain trauma, associated with one of more of the following: neurocognitive, psychotic, neurotic, behavioural, or psychophysiologic manifestations, or mental impairment. See: mental illness. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuropsychologic test | <investigation> One of a number of tests designed to measure certain aspects of brain function, such as memory, concentration, attention and visual/motor skills. (13 Nov 1997) |
| neuropsychological | Pertaining to neuropsychology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuropsychological tests | Tests designed to assess neurological function associated with certain behaviours. They are used in diagnosing brain dysfunction or damage and central nervous system disorders or injury. (12 Dec 1998) |
| neuropsychologist | <specialist> A psychologist who specialises in ailments of the mind and mental processes caused by disease of the nervous system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neuropsychology | A branch of psychology which investigates the correlation between experience or behaviour and the basic neurophysiological processes. The term neuropsychology stresses the dominant role of the nervous system. It is a more narrowly defined field than physiological psychology or psychophysiology. (12 Dec 1998) |