neuro-
a combining form meaning “nerve,” “nerves,” “nervous system,” used in the formation of compound words: neurology.
Also
especially before a vowel,
neur-.
Origin of neuro-
< Greek
neuro-, combining form of
neûron; akin to Latin
nervus
Words nearby neuro-
Example sentences from the Web for neuro
From this position they could command, with Murray's neuro, anyone who might seek to enter the ship.
The Martian Cabal |Roman Frederick StarzlThe sliding forward door was drawn back, and a man was leaning out, neuro alert.
The Martian Cabal |Roman Frederick StarzlSime, following him, his neuro hissing death from side to side, marveled at his ferocity.
The Martian Cabal |Roman Frederick Starzl
British Dictionary definitions for neuro
neuro-
before a vowel neur-
combining form
indicating a nerve or the nervous system
neuroblast; neurology
Word Origin for neuro-
from Greek
neuron nerve; related to Latin
nervus
Medical definitions for neuro
neuro-
pref.
Nerve:neuroblast.
Neural:neuropathology.