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Neural prosthesis refers to a device that records neural signals from the brain of a paralyzed person and uses these signals to Control other devices that normally (if the person were

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Neural tube refers to the embryonic tube that develops into the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. The neural tube develops during the third week of gesta

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Neurasthenia refers to unexplained fatigue and lassitude. Lassitide is a state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness; physical or mental weariness

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Neurilemma refers to a layer of cells that encases many axons.

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Deutsch: Neurit / Español: neurita / Português: neurito / Français: neurite / Italiano: neurite

Neurite refers to any projection from the cell body of a neuron, including both axons and dendrites. These structures play a crucial role in transmitting electrical and chemical signals between neurons, supporting brain function, and are central to understanding how the nervous system operates, develops, and adapts.

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Neuritic plaques refers to structural change in the brain produced when damaged and dying neurons collect around a core of protein. Neuritic plaques is a normative change in the brain involving amyloid protein collecting on dying or dead neurons. Large numbers of Neuritic plaques is a defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

Neuro-developmental refers to the development relating to the brain.

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Neuroanatomy is defined as the anatomy of the nervous system

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