neurogenic adjective. [njʊǝrǝ(ʊ)'dʒɛnɪk] E20.
[from NEURO- + -GENIC.]
1. Caused, controlled by, or originating in the nervous system. E20.
neurogenic bladder a condition characterized by abnormal functioning of the bladder owing to disturbances of nervous control. neurogenic theory (Physiology, now Hist.) the theory that the heart depends for its action on nervous stimulation.
Nature Synchronous, or neurogenic, muscles in which each contraction is initiated by a nerve impulse.

2. Of or pertaining to neurogenesis; giving rise to nerve tissue. E20.

■ neurogenically adverb by the nervous system, by a nerve impulse M20.

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