neurogenic

American  

[noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər əˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌnyʊər- /

Also neurogenous

adjective

Medicine/Medical.

1. originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.

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neurogenic British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of neurogenic

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

Example Sentences

The study was conducted exclusively in male rats, and sex differences in metabolic and neurogenic responses to diet and exercise are well-documented.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

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 • Jun. 6, 2023

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 • Nov. 30, 2022

Martinez said they don’t know if the neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is what caused that shoulder pain.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2021

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

From Washington Post