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Adjective

neuronal

adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈnʊˌɹoʊnəɫz/ UK /njˈuːɹɒnəl/ neu·ronal

adj.relating to neurons, which are the tiny cells in your brain and nervous system that send signals.

adj.relating to or involving neurons, the fundamental cellular units of the nervous system.


SIMPLE

The doctor studied the patient's neuronal activity.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists are researching how neuronal connections change as we learn new skills or form memories.

COMPLEX

Degenerative diseases often involve the gradual breakdown of neuronal pathways, leading to a loss of communication between different regions of the brain.

Usage

Typically used in scientific or medical contexts; functions as a relational adjective and is usually placed before the noun it modifies.

The result is a denser and stronger network of neuronal connections that may enhance the brain's ability to process and store information.

ScienceDaily· 1 Sept 2026

The finding indicates that elevated Nell2 is responsible for the excessive neuronal activity seen in brains carrying APOE4.

ScienceDaily· 23 Aug 2026

From neuron + -al.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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