interneuron

in·ter·neu·ron

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-noo r-on, -nyoo r-]
- /ˌɪn tərˈnʊər ɒn, -ˈnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-noo r-on, -nyoo r-]
- /ˌɪn tərˈnʊər ɒn, -ˈnyʊər-/

Definitions of interneuron word

noun interneuron any neuron having its cell body, axon, and dendrites entirely within the central nervous system, especially one that conveys impulses between a motor neuron and a sensory neuron. 1
noun interneuron A neuron that transmits impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc. 1
noun interneuron any neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons in a reflex arc 0
noun interneuron any of various nerve cells connecting sensory and motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord 0
noun interneuron (anatomy) A multipolar neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons. 0
adjective interneuron Between neurons. 0

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Origin of interneuron

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; inter- + neuron

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interneuron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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