neural pathway — a route along which nerve impulses travel in the nervous system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a route along which nerve impulses travel in the nervous system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnʊrəl ˈpæθˌweɪ/
Example Sentences
- My neural pathways for remembering names are apparently under construction.
- Meditation helps build stronger neural pathways for focus and attention.
- Musicians develop specialized neural pathways through years of practice.
neural pathway
NOUN//ˈnʊrəl ˈpæθˌweɪ//
a route along which nerve impulses travel in the nervous system
A neural pathway signal travels through interconnected brain networks glowing
Along the neural pathway, signals dance and display — through the gateway they relay, bringing thoughts into every day
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Origin
Neural derives from Latin 'neuralis' and Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew'. Pathway comes from Old English 'pæth' (a way or course) combined with 'way'.
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“My neural pathways for remembering names are apparently under construction.”
“Meditation helps build stronger neural pathways for focus and attention.”
“Musicians develop specialized neural pathways through years of practice.”
“His neural pathways for finding his keys seem to have gone offline permanently.”
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