1
: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system
2
: situated in the region of or on the same side of the body as the brain and spinal cord : dorsal
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She suffers from a neural disorder.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
Better understanding of the neural circuitry underlying appetite can offer further insight into future drug development.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Scientists have long debated which aspects of childhood most influence neural development, as building a brain — all the neuronal connections that form memories, store language, perceive the world, control bodily movements — is an energy-intensive act of singular creation.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 12 June 2026
Indeed, research suggests mentally stimulating activities like these may help support cognitive resilience as people age by strengthening neural connections and encouraging lifelong learning.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
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“Neural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neural. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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neural
adjective
neu·ral
ˈn(y)u̇r-əl 
: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system
Medical Definition
neural
adjective
neu·ral
ˈn(y)u̇r-əl
1
: of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system
2
: situated in the region of or on the same side of the body as the brain and spinal cord : dorsal compare hemal sense 2
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