neuronal
Relating to or originating from neurons or nerve cells.
EXAMPLE
Die Signalverarbeitung im Gehirn ist neuronal organisiert.
Signal processing in the brain is organized neuronally.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry neuronal, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
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After ein, eine
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Without article
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Neuronal' is formed from 'Neuron' (neuron) and the suffix '-al'. Here, the suffix marks an adjective meaning 'relating to neurons' and helps identify the word as a technical description.
EXAMPLE
Die Forscher untersuchen die neuronale Entwicklung im frühen Kindesalter.
The researchers are studying neuronal development in early childhood.
Typical collocations
'Neuronal' frequently appears before words from neuroscience, such as 'neuronale Aktivität' (neuronal activity), 'neuronale Netzwerke' (neural networks), and 'neuronale Verbindungen' (neuronal connections). These combinations usually refer to processes or structures in the nervous system.
EXAMPLE
Medikamente können die neuronale Aktivität im Gehirn beeinflussen.
Medications can influence neuronal activity in the brain.
Technical language
'Neuronal' is used primarily in medical, biological, and neuroscientific technical language. In texts intended for a general audience, it is usually used when processes in the nervous system need to be described precisely.
EXAMPLE
Die Studie untersucht neuronale Prozesse beim Lernen.
The study examines neuronal processes involved in learning.
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