internuncial

adjective

in·​ter·​nun·​ci·​al ˌin-tər-ˈnən(t)-sē-əl How to pronounce internuncial (audio) -ˈnu̇n(t)- How to pronounce internuncial (audio)
1
: of or relating to an internuncio
2
: of, relating to, or being an interneuron

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of internuncial was in 1653

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Cite this Entry

“Internuncial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internuncial. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

internuncial

1 of 2 adjective
in·​ter·​nun·​ci·​al ˌint-ər-ˈnən(t)-sē-əl How to pronounce internuncial (audio) -ˈnu̇n(t)- How to pronounce internuncial (audio)
: of, relating to, or being interneurons
internuncial fibers
internuncially adverb

internuncial

2 of 2 noun
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