neuron
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From New Latin < Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neuron), “‘nerve’”).
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neuron (plural neurons)
- (cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
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a cell of the nervous system
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- 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
[edit] Czech
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neuron m.
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neuron m.
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| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | neuron | neurony |
| Genitive | neuronu | neuronów |
| Dative | neuronowi | neuronom |
| Accusative | neuron | neurony |
| Instrumental | neuronem | neuronami |
| Locative | neuronie | neuronach |
| Vocative | neuronie | neurony |