neurogenic

adjective

neu·ro·gen·ic ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈje-nik

ˌnyu̇r-

: forming, originating in, or controlled by nervous tissue

neurogenic heartbeat

: induced or modified by nervous factors

especially : disordered because of abnormally altered neural relations

neurogenically

ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē

ˌnyu̇r-

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Primary Progressive Aphasia In general, aphasia is classified as a neurogenic language disorder that causes a loss of language — both the ability to produce language and the ability to understand it. —

Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2023 That made his doctors think that in his case the cause was neurogenic — his nerves weren’t delivering their essential messages. —

Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022 But experts add that the idea that COVID may cause a neurogenic cough in some people is still speculation and not proven by rigorous science. —

Colleen De Bellefonds, SELF, 28 July 2022 The goal is to move the nerves back and forth relative to potential sites of irritation in the foot and ankle that can lead to neurogenic plantar fasciitis. —

Jordan Duncan, Outside Online, 12 May 2021 The National Association for Continence refers to this symptom as neurogenic bladder. —

Sarah Bradley, Health.com, 8 Oct. 2021 Strasburg, who is 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA in five starts this year, was diagnosed with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and will be operated on by Dr. Greg Pearl in Dallas on Wednesday. —

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 29 July 2021 RHP Stephen Strasburg had surgery on Wednesday to address neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. —

Kevin Cooney, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Pearl was an author on a 2016 study that looked at the performance of major-league pitchers before and after surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. —

Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2021 See More

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