neuron
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Definitions
n.
A specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits electrical nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and dendrites
神经元,神经细胞
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.motor neuron运动神经元
- 2.sensory neuron感觉神经元
- 3.neuron activity神经元活动
Example Sentences
- 1.
Each motor neuron controls the movement of muscles in the body.
- 2.
The sensory neuron transmits pain signals from the fingertip to the brain.
- 3.
Scientists study neuron activity to understand how memories are formed.