neurogenic

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neu·ro·gen·ic | \ ˌnu̇r-ə-ˈje-nik

, ˌnyu̇r- \

Definition of neurogenic

1 : forming, originating in, or controlled by nervous tissue neurogenic heartbeat

2 : induced or modified by nervous factors especially : disordered because of abnormally altered neural relations

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Recent Examples on the Web The suit says he was seen at the VA's urology clinic for neurogenic bladder, a common complication of multiple sclerosis that causes the bladder to become overactive or underactive. — Andy Marso, kansascity, "VA inflated catheter in Missouri man's penis, causing bleeding then death, suit says," 4 June 2018 Somewhere within these neurogenic wildlands lies the mechanism through which this disease springs its nasty tricks. — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, "The Inward Empire," 27 June 2018 In July, Karns had the piece surgically removed to address thoracic outlet syndrome, a neurogenic condition caused by the compression of nerves near the neck and shoulder. — Pete Grathoff, kansascity, "Padres 5, Royals 4: Nathan Karns returns to mound for first time since May | The Kansas City Star," 6 Mar. 2018 On July 19, a surgeon in Dallas removed a small piece of rib from near Karns’ right shoulder as part of a procedure to address thoracic outlet syndrome, a neurogenic condition caused by the compression of nerves near the neck and shoulder. — Rustin Dodd, kansascity, "Doctor gives Royals pitcher Nathan Karns a surgery souvenir: A piece of his rib," 7 Aug. 2017 On Wednesday, exactly two months later, Karns will undergo surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, a neurogenic condition caused by the compression of nerves near the neck and shoulder. — Rustin Dodd, kansascity, "Royals’ Nathan Karns to undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome," 15 July 2017

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“Neurogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurogenic. Accessed 16 Jan. 2021.

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neurogenic

adjective

neu·ro·gen·ic | \ ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈjen-ik

variants: also neurogenous \ n(y)u̇-ˈräj-ə-nəs

Medical Definition of neurogenic

1a : originating in nervous tissue a neurogenic tumor

b : induced, controlled, or modified by nervous factors neurogenic intestinal lesions a neurogenic suckling reflex especially : disordered because of abnormally altered neural relations the neurogenic kidney

2a : constituting the neural component of a bodily process neurogenic factors in disease

b : taking place or viewed as taking place in ordered rhythmic fashion under the control of a network of nerve cells scattered in the cardiac muscle a neurogenic heartbeat — compare myogenic sense 2