NEURON


Meaning of NEURON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ njʊərɒn, AM nʊr- ]

also neurone

( neurons)

A neuron is a cell which is part of the nervous system. Neurons send messages to and from the brain. ( TECHNICAL )

Information is transferred along each neuron by means of an electrical impulse.

N-COUNT

see also motor neurone disease

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