neurons

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noun

A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
A nervure of an insect's wing.
An artificial neuron (mathematical function serving as an essential unit of an artificial neural network)

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Synonyms

nerve cell neurocyte brains cells floodgates nerves neurones ones units sensory neurons nerve cells brain cells neurocytes ganglion cells nerve fibers purkinje cells motor neurons

Associated

innervate glia synapses neuron forebrain striatum synapse efferent axon cholinergic axonal afferent

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