Neural

usgb/ˈnʊrəl/
adjective

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

The brain is a complex neural system.
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Often appears as...

  • neural system
  • neural network

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Biology Connection

Understand that 'neural' describes anything linked to the body's nervous system, like nerves and brain functions.

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Doctors study neural connections to better understand diseases like Alzheimer's.
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Health Context

'Neural' is often used when talking about medical conditions, treatments or research related to the nervous system.

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Neural therapies can help remedy some types of nerve damage.
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Scientific Jargon

In scientific circles, 'neural' carries an academic tone and is common in discussions about biology or neuroscience.

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Her paper focuses on the neural mechanisms of sleep.
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