nerve root

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nurv root, roo t]
- /nɜrv rut, rʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nurv root, roo t]
- /nɜrv rut, rʊt/

Definition of nerve root words

noun nerve root a nerve fiber bundle that emerges from either side of the spinal cord and joins with a complementary bundle to form each spinal nerve in the series of spinal nerves: the root at the rear of the spinal cord (dorsal root or sensory root) conveys sensations to the central nervous system, and the root at the front (ventral root or motor root) conveys impulses to the muscles. 1

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Origin of nerve root

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Nerve root

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nerve root popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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