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
- That provides neuroprotection; Any...
Ancestry of “neuroprotective”, 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 |
Words derived from “neuroprotective”