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neuroepithelium

neu·ro·ep·i·the·li·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-ep-i-thee-lee-uh m, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊˌɛp ɪˈθi li əm, ˌnyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-ep-i-thee-lee-uh m, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊˌɛp ɪˈθi li əm, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neuroepithelium word

  • noun plural neuroepithelium Embryology. the part of the embryonic ectoderm that gives rise to the nervous system. 1
  • noun plural neuroepithelium Anatomy. tissue composed of epithelial cells that are specialized to serve a sensory function, as the nasal mucosa and retina. 1
  • noun neuroepithelium A type of epithelium containing sensory nerve endings and found in certain sense organs (e.g., the retina, the inner ear, the nasal membranes, and the taste buds). 1
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Origin of neuroepithelium

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; neuro- + epithelium

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Parts of speech for Neuroepithelium

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neuroepithelium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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