neurulation

neu·ru·la·tion

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh-ley-shuh n, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh-ley-shuh n, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurulation word

noun neurulation the formation of a neurula. 1
noun neurulation (embryology) The process by which the beginnings of the vertebrate nervous system is formed in embryos. 1
noun neurulation the development of the nervous system during the neurular stage of an embryo 0

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Origin of neurulation

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; neurul(a) + -ation

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Parts of speech for Neurulation

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neurulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

neurulation usage trend in Literature

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