axoidean

/ækˌsɔɪdiˈɛn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the axoidean region or the axoidean nervous system in an invertebrate, especially a worm, which is responsible for coordinating movement and transmitting nerve impulses.

“The axoidean nervous system in some marine worms has been found to be more complex than previously thought.”

Synonyms

  • axonic
  • neurogenic

Antonyms

  • somatic
  • visceral