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neurone

neu·ron
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noo r-on, nyoo r-]
    • /ˈnʊər ɒn, ˈnyʊər-/
    • /njʊəˈrɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-on, nyoo r-]
    • /ˈnʊər ɒn, ˈnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurone word

  • noun neurone Cell Biology. a specialized, impulse-conducting cell that is the functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of the cell body and its processes, the axon and dendrites. 1
  • noun neurone (chiefly, British) alternative spelling of neuron. 1
  • noun neurone a specialized cell that conducts nerve impulses: consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites 0
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Origin of neurone

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85, neuron is from the Greek word neûron sinew, cord, nerve

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Parts of speech for Neurone

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neurone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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