neuron

Meanings

• noun

  A type of nerve cell that receives, processes, and transmits electrical and chemical signals in the form of action potentials.

  - "The neuron is the basic functional unit of the nervous system."
  - "Damage to neurons can lead to various neurological disorders."

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Synonyms

nerve cell , neurocyte

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Variants

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neuron , neuronal , neuronic , neurons , neurone , neurones , associative neuron , associative neurons , motoneuron , motor neuron

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'neuron' meaning 'thread' or 'sinew'.

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Trivia

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1. The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons.

2. Neurons are the most complex cells in the body, with some capable of generating over 1,000 action potentials per second.

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Related Concepts

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1. Synapse: A junction between neurons where transmission of electrical or chemical signals takes place.

2. Dendrite: A branching structure on a neuron that receives signals from other neurons.

3. Axon: A long, thin extension of a neuron that carries electrical signals away from the cell body.

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Culture

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Neurons have been extensively studied in various fields, including neuroscience, medicine, and psychology. They have been depicted in art and literature, and have been a subject of fascination for scientists and the general public.

How to Memorize "neuron"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a neuron as a light bulb. The cell body is the bulb, the dendrites are the wires that bring signals to the bulb, and the axon is the wire that sends signals away from the bulb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neuron' with the word 'messenger'. Neurons act as messengers, transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Nerve' to remember the parts of a neuron: Nucleus (cell body), Axon, Ribbon (synapse), and End (terminal).

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