relating to a nerve or the nervous system
neur+al
Shared component: neur · nerve
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neur
nerve
Related forms: neur · 15 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesRelating to or suffering from a neurosis; abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious.
neur+otic
Shared component: neur · nerve
The scientific study of the structure, function, and diseases of the nerves and the nervous system.
neur+o+logy
Shared component: neur · nerve
a cell that carries information between the brain and other parts of the body; a nerve cell.
neur+on
Shared component: neur · nerve
a benign tumor or growth that develops from nerve tissue, often causing pain or other nerve-related symptoms.
neur+oma
Shared component: neur · nerve
inflammation of a nerve or nerves.
neur+itis
Shared component: neur · nerve
severe pain along the course of a nerve.
neur+algia
Shared component: neur · nerve
relating to or suffering from neuralgia; of, affecting, or resembling a nerve
neur+alg+ic
Shared component: neur · nerve
a condition characterized by chronic fatigue, weakness, and often anxiety or depression, considered to be of psychological origin.
neur+a+sthenia
Shared component: neur · nerve
relating to or suffering from a condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and feelings of depression, often without a clear physical cause.
neur+a+sthenic
Shared component: neur · nerve
neurosisExtended relation
A mental and emotional disorder that involves distress and anxiety but does not include losing touch with reality.
neur+osis
Extended relation: neur · nerve
neurologicalExtended relation
Relating to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system.
neuro+log+ical
Extended relation: neur · nerve
neurologicExtended relation
relating to the nervous system or the study of its diseases and disorders.
neur+o+logic
Extended relation: neur · nerve
neurologistExtended relation
A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the nerves and nervous system.
neur+o+logist
Extended relation: neur · nerve
neuroticallyExtended relation
In a manner characterized by excessive anxiety, emotional instability, or obsessive behavior.
neurotic+ally
Extended relation: neur · nerve