Where does “neurapraxic” come from?
neurapraxic (English) comes from English neurapraxia, from English apraxia, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓πρᾱξῐ́ᾱ — nonaction.
neurapraxic (English): Of or relating to neurapraxia
Definitions
- Of or relating to neurapraxia
Ancestry of “neurapraxic”, step by step
neurapraxic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English neurapraxia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | neurapraxia | The least severe form of nerve injury, in which... |
| 2 | English | apraxia | Total or partial loss of the ability to perform... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓πρᾱξῐ́ᾱ | nonaction |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |