neurogenic

[ noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor- ]

adjective

, Medicine/Medical.

1. originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.

neurogenic

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurogenic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + -genic

Example Sentences

Bathurst found there was a reasonable possibility three of the children died from natural causes, two due to a genetic mutation known as CALM2-G114R and one because of an underlying neurogenic disorder.

From Reuters

Cole Henry didn’t choose surgery for neurogenic TOS as part of his last chance.

From Washington Post

That made his doctors think that in his case the cause was neurogenic — his nerves weren’t delivering their essential messages.

From New York Times

He’s making his way back after neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery sidelined for most of 2021 and the first two months of this season.

From Washington Times

He is coming off surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and faces an uncertain future.

From Washington Times