Meaning & use
neuron
A nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the brain and nervous system.
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A single neuron can connect to thousands of other neurons through tiny branches.
Damage to these neurons can slow the signals that control muscle movement.
A note on using this word
Neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system; 'nerve' usually refers to a bundle of neuron fibers rather than a single cell.
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nerve cell
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