neuron

Noun

Meaning

The brain and spinal cord; the cerebro-spinal axis; myelencephalon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nerve cell neurocyte brain cell brain nerve dendrite neural network axon neurotoxin sensorium endoneurium neural ganglion cytology Schwann
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Hypernyms

somatic cell vegetative cell

Hyponyms

motor neuron brain cell sensory neuron gangliocyte motoneuron ganglion cell

Related terms

neurosis neuritis neuralgia neurology neural neuroscience

Phrases with the word

antimirror neuron internuncial neuron neuron circuit classic motor neuron disease motor neuron diseases unipolar neuron

Derivatives

neura

Examples

Abnormal neuron function sometimes leads to tremors and seizures. Source: Internet

A command neuron is a special type of identified neuron, defined as a neuron that is capable of driving a specific behavior all by itself. Source: Internet

A cell that receives a synaptic signal from a neuron may be excited, inhibited, or otherwise modulated. Source: Internet

A command neuron is a special type of identified neuron, defined as a neuron that is capable of driving a specific behavior individually. Source: Internet

Although for the simplest reflexes there are short neural paths from sensory neuron to motor neuron, there are also other nearby neurons that participate in the circuit and modulate the response. Source: Internet

Alone, an artificial neuron performs a very simple operation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neuromyth neuromythological neuromythology neuron activation neuron circuit neuron network