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motoneuron

American

[moh-tuh-noor-on, -nyoor-] / ˌmoʊ təˈnʊər ɒn, -ˈnjʊər- /

noun

Cell Biology, Physiology.

motor neuron.

motoneuron British

/ ˌməʊtəʊˈnjʊərɒn /

noun

anatomy an efferent nerve cell; motor neuron

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Etymology

Origin of motoneuron

1905–10; moto- (combining form representing motor ) + neuron

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Knowing how these molecular machines work may be key to understanding and treating motoneuron diseases such as multiple sclerosis and spastic paraplegia.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024

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