Where does “algoneuron” come from?
algoneuron (English) comes from English neuron, from Ancient Greek νεῦρον, from Proto-Indo-European snéh₁wr̥, from Proto-Indo-European (s)neh₁- — to spin (thread), to sew.
algoneuron (English): A peripheral afferent which, when activated, evokes a sensation of pain
Definitions
- A peripheral afferent which, when activated, evokes a sensation of pain
Ancestry of “algoneuron”, step by step
algoneuron traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English neuron
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | neuron | A cell of the nervous system, which conducts... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | νεῦρον | sinew, tendon; cord, of a slingshot, bowstring;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | snéh₁wr̥ | sinew, tendon |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)neh₁- | to spin (thread), to sew |
via English algo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | algo | Abbreviation of algorithm |