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Neuron

Verb / ˈnʊrɑ:n / Another word for neuron — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Synonyms & similar words

nervecell nerve neurocyte neurogliocyte neuropil soma

Example sentences

  1. The neuron sends signals to the brain.
  2. A neuron can have many connections to other neurons.
  3. Damage to neurons can cause neurological disorders.
  4. The study of neurons is called neuroscience.
  5. Neurons are important for sensing sensations like touch, smell, and taste.

Quotes

  • "The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe." - Michio Kaku
  • "The neurons that fire together, wire together." - Carla Shatz
  • "Neurons that fire together, wire together. If you keep doing something, you're going to get good at it." - Jerry Colonna

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