neuron
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A single nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals through the nervous system.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
nerve cell
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The human brain contains roughly eighty-six billion _____."
Answer: neuron
In your own words, what does "neuron" mean?
A single nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals through the nervous system.
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