Neuron (Noun)

Meaning

A cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Nerve Cell

Hypernyms

• Somatic Cell

Hyponyms

• Sensory Neuron
• Brain Cell
• Ganglion Cell
• Motoneuron
• Motor Neuron
• Motor Nerve Fiber

Related Words

• Neural (adjective)
• Neuronic (adjective)
• Neuronal (adjective)