ScienceAugust 27, 2026

neuromod

NOOR-oh-mod

Definition

Short for neuromodulation, referring to technologies or techniques that alter nerve activity by delivering electrical or chemical stimuli to targeted areas of the body.

Etymology

The word is a clipped form of 'neuromodulation,' which combines the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) with the Latin 'modulare' (to regulate or adjust).

In the news

The article uses the term to reference cutting-edge technologies that modify nervous system function, signaling the interdisciplinary nature of the research being funded.

MIT awarded $18M for new materials science research hub aimed at advancing X-ray imaging

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