neura

Definition

plural of neuron

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek νεῦρα (neûra), the nominative plural form of νεῦρον (neûron), whence neuron.

Example Sentences

• "1905: Eugene Solomon Talbot, Developmental Pathology, pages 7⁽¹⁾ and 8⁽²⁾ ⁽¹⁾ Some investigations have shown that the slightest injuries to nerve cells or neura will give rise to easily demonstrable degenerative lesions in other parts of the cell. ⁽²⁾ Certain groups of neura are more susceptible than others to a given toxication."
• "In Wollenberg’s opinion the primary type of disease of the sensory neura in tabes is of this kind."
• "1998, June 1st: Warner S. Bloomberg, alt.gathering.rainbow (Google group): Yes. Love. (was Rainbow’s Views…), 8:00am To be rendered impotent by sadness that cripples is allowing revenge to seep into one’s own neura (sic: nerves)."