neuron

CEFRC1

/ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A cell that carries messages in the nervous system.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A mathematical function serving as an essential unit of an artificial neural network.

Examples

  • Not a single neuron appeared to be firing.

  • A neuron has dendrites and axons with synapses.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/
  • /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A nervure of an insect's wing.

  2. A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”), doublet of nerve and sinew. By surface analysis, neuro- + -on.