HealthAugust 4, 2026

neurocircuitry

NOOR-oh-sur-kuh-tree

Definition

The intricate network of interconnected neurons within the nervous system that facilitates communication and signal processing.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining the prefix 'neuro-', from the Greek 'neuron' meaning nerve, and the word 'circuitry', derived from the Latin 'circuitus' meaning a going around or pathway.

In the news

In the article, the term describes how Vistagen's intranasal pherine treatments interact with the body's neural pathways. This highlights the company's unique approach to targeting brain functions without systemic drug absorption.

Vistagen Appoints Neuroscience Drug Development Executive Douglas Williamson To Board

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