Where does “neuroprotection” come from?
Neuroprotection derives from Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-), combining form of νεῦρον (neuron, nerve), from Proto-Indo-European snḗh₁wr̥ and (s)neh₁-, meaning to spin or twist.
neuroprotection (English): The protection of neurons from neurodegeneration
Definitions
- The protection of neurons from neurodegeneration
Ancestry of “neuroprotection”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Neuro- | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | νευρο- | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | νεῦρον | sinew, tendon; cord, of a slingshot, bowstring;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | snéh₁wr̥ | sinew, tendon |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)neh₁- | to spin , to sew |