Neuron

/ˈnjʊɹ.ɒn/ noun

Definition

A specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Etymology

From Greek 'neuron' meaning 'sinew, nerve, tendon,' from PIE root 'sneu-' (sinew, tendon).

Kelly Says

A neuron is a tiny messenger cell — your brain has about 86 billion of them, and they talk to each other using electricity and chemicals!

Translations

ESEspañol
neurona
PTPortuguês
neurônio
ZH中文
神经元
ARالعربية
عصبون
FRFrançais
neurone
SWKiswahili
neuroni
HIहिन्दी
न्यूरॉन
JA日本語
神経細胞

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