motor neuron

mo·tor neu·ron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-ter noo r-on, nyoo r-]
- /ˈmoʊ tər ˈnʊər ɒn, ˈnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-ter noo r-on, nyoo r-]
- /ˈmoʊ tər ˈnʊər ɒn, ˈnyʊər-/

Definitions of motor neuron words

noun motor neuron a nerve cell that conducts impulses to a muscle, gland, or other effector. 1
noun motor neuron nerve cell that sends impulses 1
noun motor neuron a type of neuron that carries nerve impulses that activate a muscle, gland, etc. 0

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Origin of motor neuron

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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motor neuron popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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