Neuron Definition
neuron
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English
NeuronsAlternative forms
Etymology
From New Latin < Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neuron, “nerve”).
Noun
neuron (plural neurons or (rare) neura)
- (cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
Synonyms
- neurocyte
- nerve cell
Derived terms
See also
External links
- neuron in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- neuron in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- neuron at OneLook Dictionary Search
Czech
Noun
neuron m.
Polish
Noun
neuron m.
Declension
declension of neuron| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | neuron | neurony |
| genitive | neuronu | neuronów |
| dative | neuronowi | neuronom |
| accusative | neuron | neurony |
| instrumental | neuronem | neuronami |
| locative | neuronie | neuronach |
| vocative | neuronie | neurony |
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