neurons

Meanings

• noun

  A type of nerve cell that receives, processes, and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

  - "Neurons are the fundamental building blocks of the nervous system."
  - "The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons."

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Synonyms

nerve cell , neurocyte

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Variants

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neuron , neuronal , neuronic , neurons , associative neuron , associative neurons

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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. Neurons are the most numerous type of cell in the human body, making up about 50% of all cells.

2. The longest neuron in the human body is the sciatic nerve, which can be up to 1.5 meters long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Synapse: A junction between neurons where communication occurs through the transmission of neurotransmitters.

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

3. Dendrite: A branching structure of a neuron that receives electrical signals from other neurons.

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Culture

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Neurons have been widely studied in neuroscience due to their role in information processing in the nervous system. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as in the novel 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes, which explores the life of a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes a surgical procedure to increase his intelligence.

How to Memorize "neurons"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a neuron, imagine a cell body with multiple dendrites and an axon. The dendrites receive signals from other neurons, and the axon transmits signals to other neurons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neuron' with the idea of a messenger cell that transmits information throughout the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nervy Neuron' to remember that neurons are the nerve cells in the body.

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