neuroepithelium en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌnɝ.oʊˌɛp.ɪˈθi.li.əm/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-wr̥ Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥der. Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron) Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-)der. English neuro- English epithelium English neuroepithelium From neuro- + epithelium.
Meanings
- The part of an embryo that develops into the nervous system
- The epithelium associated with sensory organs such as the eye or nose
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neuroepithelia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |