neurility

neurility
The property, inherent in nerves, of conducting stimuli.

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neu·ril·i·ty n(y)u̇-'ril-ət-ē n, pl -ties the special properties and functions of the nerves

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neu·ril·i·ty (n-rilґĭ-te) the sum of the attributes and functions of nerve tissue.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Neurility — Neu*ril i*ty, n. [Gr. ney^ron nerve.] (Physiol.) The special properties and functions of the nerves; that capacity for transmitting a stimulus which belongs to nerves. [archaic] G. H. Lewes. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • neurility — n. property of nerves; function of nerves (Anatomy) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • neurility — neu·ril·i·ty …   English syllables

  • neurility — n(y)üˈriləd.ē, ətē, i noun ( es) Etymology: neur + ile (I) + ity : the special properties and functions of the nerves …   Useful english dictionary

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