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neurogenic Definition

neuro·genic (--jenik)

adjective

  1. originating in nervous tissue
  2. stimulated or induced by nervous factors
  3. controlled by nerve impulses

neurogenic Related Forms
neu′ro·geni·cally adverb
neurogenic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bladder: Neurogenic bladder causing incontinence and incomplete emptying of the bladder.
  • inflammation: Neurogenic inflammation, NGI In much of the secondary zone there is also vasodilatation, termed " flare " in skin.
  • weakness: In addition to distinguishing between disuse and neurogenic weakness, there are several other dilemmas in making the diagnosis of PPS.
  • pain: Neurogenic pain Pain due to damage to the nervous system itself.
  • disorder: In M. Paradis ( Ed. ), Pragmatics in neurogenic communication disorders ( pp.
  • bowel: All had fecal incontinence secondary to a neurogenic bowel, anorectal muscle failure or idiopathic chronic constipation.