internuncial

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in·ter·nun·cial

(ĭn′tər-nŭn′shəl)

adj.

Linking two neurons in a neuronal pathway.

in′ter·nun′cial·ly adv.

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internuncial

(ˌɪntəˈnʌnʃəl)

adj

1. (Physiology) physiol (esp of neurons) interconnecting. See internode

2. (Roman Catholic Church) of, relating to, or emanating from a papal internuncio

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in•ter•nun•cial

(ˌɪn tərˈnʌn ʃəl)

adj.

serving to connect sensory and motor nerve cells.

[1835–45; < Latin internūnti(us) intermediary + -al¹]

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