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neuron

/njuːrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does neuron mean?

noun

A cell in the nervous system that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. Neurons are the basic building blocks of the brain and nervous system.

Example

"The neuroscientist studied the behavior of neurons in the brain to understand how they communicate with each other."

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