brain cell

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. a neuron in the brain.

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Example Sentences

The stimulation guided the brain cells to align in repeating rhythms, either gamma or alpha oscillations.

From Science Daily

In that study, the researchers pinpointed the two brain areas that appeared to be "talking to each other" - with brain cells firing at the same frequency - when players gave away more money.

From BBC

Flavanols are especially common in cocoa, red wine, and berries, and research has associated them with better memory, improved cognitive performance, and protection against damage to brain cells.

From Science Daily

As dopamine-producing brain cells are progressively lost, the brain struggles to properly control movement, leading to symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed motion.

From Science Daily

Scientists have discovered that normal-looking brain cells can acquire the first IDH mutation and quietly spread through the brain's cortex long before a tumor mass forms.

From Science Daily