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A neuron carries messages in the body.
What does Neuron mean?
A neuron is a nerve cell.
Dictionary definition
A nerve cell that sends and receives messages in the body.
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Neuron in a sentence
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The diagram showed one neuron connected to another.
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Scientists study neurons to understand how the brain sends signals.
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What does neuron mean?
A neuron is a cell that helps send messages in the nervous system.
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Which word is closest in meaning to neuron?
A neuron is a nerve cell.
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Neuron is used in biology and body science.
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WordNeuron.
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MeaningNeuron means A neuron is a nerve cell.
ExampleExample: A neuron carries messages in the body.
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Synonyms
Words like Neuron
nerve cellThe clearest simple synonym for neuron.
brain cellA related term when the neuron is in the brain.
Antonyms
Opposite words
muscle cellA different kind of body cell.
bone cellA different kind of body cell.
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Word family
Neuron word family
Base word
neuron
noun
neurons
More than one neuron.
adjective
neural
Related to nerves or neurons.
adjective
neuronlike
Similar to a neuron in shape or function.
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A neuron is a nerve cell.
Common mix-up
Neuron is not the same as muscle cell. Neuron means a neuron is a nerve cell.
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