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Neurasthenia refers to unexplained fatigue and lassitude. Lassitide is a state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness; physical or mental weariness

Neurilemma refers to a layer of cells that encases many axons.

Deutsch: Neurit / Español: neurita / Português: neurito / Français: neurite / Italiano: neurite

Neurite refers to any projection from the cell body of a neuron, including both axons and dendrites. These structures play a crucial role in transmitting electrical and chemical signals between neurons, supporting brain function, and are central to understanding how the nervous system operates, develops, and adapts.

Neuritic plaques refers to structural change in the brain produced when damaged and dying neurons collect around a core of protein. Neuritic plaques is a normative change in the brain involving amyloid protein collecting on dying or dead neurons. Large numbers of Neuritic plaques is a defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

Neuro-developmental refers to the development relating to the brain.

Neuroanatomy is defined as the anatomy of the nervous system

Deutsch: Neurochemie / Español: Neuroquímica / Português: Neuroquímica / Français: Neurochimie / Italiano: Neurochimica

Neurochemistry is the branch of neuroscience and psychology that studies the chemical processes and substances within the nervous system. It focuses on the role of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and other chemicals in facilitating communication between neurons and regulating behaviour, emotions, and cognitive functions.

Neurocognitive dream theory refers to the proposal that dreams reflect everyday waking thoughts and emotions.