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Definition of neuron in English: neuron(also neurone) noun ˈnjʊərɒnˈn(j)ʊrɑn A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. Example sentencesExamples - These are cells which can be the raw material for all sorts of organs and tissues, from the pancreas to nerve cells, or neurones in the brain, to heart cells.
- The thalamus (of which there is one on each side) is a large and important mass of nerve cells or neurons.
- Botulinum toxin induces weakness of striated muscles by inhibiting transmission of alpha motor neurones at the neuromuscular junction.
- It is possible to isolate a multipotent stem cell from neural crest that can give rise to neurons, glia, and smooth muscle.
- It is made up from millions of nerve cells called neurones that control your body's functions, senses and thoughts.
Usage In scientific sources the standard spelling is neuron. The spelling neurone is generally restricted to non-technical contexts, but note that it is usual in motor neurone disease Derivatives adjective njʊəˈrɒnɪk Every habit of thought and feeling is capable of being expressed in terms of neuronic physiology or morphology. Example sentencesExamples - A third and important realization is that the action exerted by a neuronic cell upon a certain synapse and therefore the contributory effects exerted upon a certain synapse are weighted.
- Single element as well as arrays of neuronic antennas have been fabricated so that radiation properties can be measured in the frequency bands available in our laboratory.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek neuron, special use of the literal sense 'sinew, tendon'. See nerve. Definition of neuron in US English: neuron(British neurone) nounˈn(j)ʊrɑnˈn(y)o͝orän A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. Example sentencesExamples - The thalamus (of which there is one on each side) is a large and important mass of nerve cells or neurons.
- Botulinum toxin induces weakness of striated muscles by inhibiting transmission of alpha motor neurones at the neuromuscular junction.
- It is made up from millions of nerve cells called neurones that control your body's functions, senses and thoughts.
- These are cells which can be the raw material for all sorts of organs and tissues, from the pancreas to nerve cells, or neurones in the brain, to heart cells.
- It is possible to isolate a multipotent stem cell from neural crest that can give rise to neurons, glia, and smooth muscle.
Origin Late 19th century: from Greek neuron, special use of the literal sense ‘sinew, tendon’. See nerve. |