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Where does “neuroprotective” come from?

Neuroprotective derives from English protect, Ancient Greek νεῦρον (nerve), Latin -ivus (adjective suffix), and Latin pro (before), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European pro- and bʰuH- (to become, grow).

neuroprotective (English): That provides neuroprotection; Any...

Definitions

  1. That provides neuroprotection; Any...

Ancestry of “neuroprotective”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishNeuro-—
2Ancient Greekνευρο-—
3Ancient Greekνεῦρονsinew, tendon; cord, of a slingshot, bowstring;...
4Proto-Indo-Europeansnéh₁wr̥sinew, tendon
5Proto-Indo-European(s)neh₁-to spin , to sew

Words derived from “neuroprotective”

  • otoneuroprotective
  • neuroprotectivity
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