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neuro

/ˈnɛw.ro/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

psychiatric ward, psych ward

  • a psychiatric ward, clinic, or hospital

In a sentence

Quella situazione al lavoro è da neuro, non ne posso più.

That situation at work is insane, I can't take it anymore.

L'hanno portato alla neuro per accertamenti urgenti.

They took him to the psychiatric ward for urgent checks.

Lavorare con quel rumore continuo mi manderà alla neuro.

Working with that continuous noise will drive me crazy.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
neurofeminine · singular
neurofeminine · plural
neurofeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: short for 'neuropsichiatria' or 'reparto neuropsichiatrico'; treat with care.
  • Takes the feminine gender ('la neuro') and is invariable in the plural.

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