NEURON


Meaning of NEURON in English

[ 'njʊərɒn ]

(also ~e -rəʊn )

■ noun a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses.

Derivatives

~al -'rəʊn(ə)l adjective

~ic -'rɒnɪk adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk ~ 'sinew, tendon'; cf. nerve .

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