单词 | neuron theory |
释义 | > as lemmasneuron theory neuron theory n. now historical the theory (now universally accepted) that the nervous system is composed of individual, structurally similar but discrete cells (as opposed to a syncytial network). ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > study of body > study of nervous system > [noun] > theory neuron theory1893 1893 Science 30 June 351/1 What Schwann did for biology at large by means of the cell theory, Professor His has done for neurology through his theory of the neuroblast and its supplement, the ‘neuron theory’. 1897 Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic 11 Dec. 565/1 (heading) The histological basis of the neuron theory. 1939 W. E. Le Gros Clark Tissues of Body xii. 320 At one time the neurone theory excited considerable controversy, and even to-day some anatomists question its validity. 1995 Q. Rev. Biol. 70 243/2 The book contains five chapters, each dealing with one of the major issues addressed: Brain Models, Neuroreductionism, Neuron Theory, Hero Worship, Ethics. < as lemmas |
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