neurone noun. ['njʊǝrǝʊn] Also neuron [-rɒn]. L19.
[Greek neuron sinew, cord, nerve. Cf. French neurone.]
Anatomy & Biology.
1. = NEURAXIS. rare. Only in L19.
2. A nerve cell. L19.
motor neurone, sensory neurone, etc.
3. = AXON 2. L19-M20.

Comb.:
neurone theory (Hist.) the theory (now universally accepted) that the nervous system is composed of distinct cells in effective contact with one another.

■ neu'ronal adjective of or pertaining to a neurone or neurones E20.

■ neu'ronally adverb by a neurone or neurones M20.

■ neuronic [-'rɒnɪk] adjective neuronal L19.

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