neu·ro·gen·ic

[noor-uh-jen-ik, nyoor-]
adjective Medicine/Medical.
originating in a nerve or nerve tissue.
Also, neu·rog·e·nous [noo-roj-uh-nuhs, nyoo-] .


Origin:
1900–05; neuro- + -genic

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neurogenic (ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses

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neurogenic neu·ro·gen·ic (n&oobreve;r'ə-jěn'ĭk, ny&oobreve;r'-) or neu·ro·ge·net·ic (-jə-nět'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Originating in the nerves or nervous tissue.

  2. Caused or affected by the nerves or nervous system.

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