English dictionary: words starting with neurol

noun

The thin sheath around a nerve axon (including myelin where this is present).

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The oligodendrocyte does not form a neurilemma because its cell body does not wrap around any axons.

noun

A method of pain relief employing an antipsychotic (neuroleptic) drug and an opioid analgesic; the state of sedation and indifference to pain, with retention of the ability to respond to commands, produced by this.

adjective

Designating, relating to, or producing the state of neuroleptanalgesia.

noun

A pharmaceutical preparation combining an antipsychotic drug and an opioid analgesic, used in neuroleptanalgesia.

adjective

(of a drug) tending to reduce nervous tension by depressing nerve functions.

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A number of the older tricyclic antidepressants, typical neuroleptic medications and, more recently…

noun

A neuroleptic drug; a major tranquillizer.

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The drugs used for schizophrenia are antipsychotics or neuroleptics (major tranquillizers).

noun

A variety of clay having a fibrous texture, resembling pinite.

adjective

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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Neurological diseases like dementia

adjective

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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Neurological diseases like dementia

noun

A specialist in the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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A neurologist who studies brain-damaged patients

noun

A specialist in the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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A neurologist who studies brain-damaged patients

noun

The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.