brain cell
noun
a neuron in the brain.
brain cells
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pluralof brain cell.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The next question was whether stimulating laboratory-grown brain cells would translate into meaningful changes in appetite and body weight in living animals.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
In other words, rather than serving only as replacements for dying neurons, immature cells could potentially help maintain the environment surrounding existing brain cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
The author’s own research involves measuring tiny electrical currents flowing through parts of our brain cells called ion channels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
These essential nutrients help build and maintain the connections between brain cells that support memory, learning, and other cognitive functions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Right after that thought flew through my brain cells, I watched Rose raise her lunch box above her head and then—blaap!
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
