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internuncial

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈnʌnʃ(ə)l/
Definition of internuncial

adjective

Physiology
  • (of neurons) forming connections between other neurons in the central nervous system.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin internuntius (from inter- 'between' + nuntius 'messenger') + -al

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